Three Players Of Nigerian Descent Feature As England Lose To Boys From Brazil
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Josh Onomah started as England U20s lost 2-1 to their Brazilian counterparts in an international friendly on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />A third player of Nigerian descent, Charlton Athletic sensation Ademola Lookman, entered into the fray at the start of the second half, the same time Tomori was replaced. <br /><br />Two first half goals from Paqueta and Malcolm gave the visitors a two-goal advantage before Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled a goal back for the Young Lions with ten minutes remaining.<br /><br />Lookman, 18, was impressive when he came on, creating a couple of chances for his teammates but the Brazilian defense did not panic and cleared their lines. <br /><br />Brazil won the penalty shootout that took place after the game 3-2. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : thefa.com <br />
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