Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Lankshear seals England U21 comeback win over Kazakhstan
England recovered from an early shock to edge Kazakhstan in a six-goal Molineux thriller.
England
team
Competition
European U21 Championship qualifying
Score
England 4-2 Kazakhstan
Scorers
Turganov OG, Acheampong, Alleyne, Lankshear
Venue
Molineux
What happened. England came from behind to beat Kazakhstan 4-2 at Molineux, moving six points clear in Group D with two games left. Will Lankshear scored on his debut to wrap up the win.
- Kazakhstan led in the third minute through Artyom Litosh's close-range strike.
- Josh Acheampong scored and assisted, setting up Max Alleyne's second-half goal.
- England are on the brink of qualifying for the tournament in Albania and Serbia.
England sit six points clear with a superior goal difference and are close to sealing qualification for next year's finals.
In this story
KazakhstanMore to read
Daily Mail Football
Why Tottenham may regret selling red-hot Will Lankshear, the warning signs Lee Carsley cannot ignore and a fresh Chelsea injury concern as England's Under 21s beat Kazakhstan 4-2
The Guardian
Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but Alexander-Arnold could be remedy | Jacob Steinberg
Football Espana
Jude Bellingham’s World Cup haul earns second England award
Mirror Football
Jude Bellingham only knows how to play one way - he and England must embrace it
