England Elite League Squad Defeats Sweden 2-1 in Croatia
The England men’s Elite League Squad began their trip to Croatia with a 2-1 victory over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete on Friday.
In the first of their two matches this month, Ben Futcher’s side secured a well-deserved win thanks to goals from Will Alves and Dane Scarlett.
England took an early lead when Alves found the net after eleven minutes. Returning to international play after over a year out due to injury, the Leicester City player scored with a brilliant shot from just outside the area, placing the ball in the top corner.
Sweden had their chances, with Kaelan Casey making a crucial goal-line clearance and Tim Prica and Jacob Ondrejka attempting long-range shots to lob Jed Ward. Fortunately for England, neither effort hit the target.
Maintaining the majority of possession, England kept their lead into halftime. Interim head coach Futcher then made several substitutions early in the second half.
England doubled their lead just before the hour mark when captain Dane Scarlett scored from close range, skillfully holding off multiple challenges in the box.
Although Deniz Gul pulled one back for Sweden in the final minute, England held on to secure the win.
- 17 Martial Godo (Fulham) for Alves 50'
- 6 Charlie Hughes (Wigan Athletic) for Bellingham 55'
- 15 Bradley Hills (Norwich City) for Nelson 55'
- 3 Archie Brown (K.A.A. Gent) for Casey 55'
- 21 Alex Matos (Chelsea) for Chrisene 55'
- 20 Romain Esse (Millwall) for Fisher 65'
- 19 Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri (Sheffield Wednesday) for Earthy 65'
- 12 Roman Dixon (Everton) for Scarlett 65'
- 11 Benico Baker-Boaiter (Brighton & Hove Albion) for Kamara 65'
**Unused Substitutes:**
- 13 Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)
- 22 Tommy Setford (Ajax)
- 23 Ben Cisse (West Bromwich Albion)
**Interim Head Coach:**
- Ben Futcher
**Goals:**
- Will Alves 11'- Dane Scarlett 59'
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