Video: Kieran Gibbs scores for both teams in England U21 v Macedonia U21

Rob Parker | October 10, 2009

Another Arsenal left-back who swings both ways

England under-21s beat Macedonia 6-3 last night despite Kieran Gibbs’ best efforts to ensure the game ended in a draw. The Arsenal youngster put England in the driving seat by nodding in team-mate Theo Walcott’s cross (video above).
But he saved his best goal for Macedonia as he lashed in [...]

Top five conclusions England U21 0-4 Germany U21

Rob Parker | June 30, 2009

Video highlights (if that’s the right word) followed by OTP’s summary

1. Ouch! That title hurt to write, even if it was broken up a bit by the ‘U21′ bits.
2. Congratulations to Ballack-era Bayer Leverkusen on becoming the best youngsters in Europe.
3. Joe Hart, Fraizer Campbell and Gabriel Agbonlahor was at least one suspension too far [...]

England under 21 call-up costs Andrew Driver a fortune

Rob Parker | June 8, 2009

Hearts youngster out-of-pocket after shock selection

OTP imagines that plenty of teams at the imminent European U21 Championship will have a diver on the wing, but England have unexpectedly opted for a Driver instead. So unexpected, in fact, that Hearts winger Andrew Driver had already got his summer holiday booked.
Assuming he wouldn’t even be in with [...]