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Despite having already qualified for next year’s European Under-21 Championships, England kept their foot on the gas pedal with a 3-1 victory over Andorra at Molineux.

Aidy Boothroyd’s charges came into the game with three wins and a draw to their name – with their only dropped points coming in October’s surprise 3-3 draw with Friday’s opponents – and the Young Lions took the opportunity to exact some revenge.

A dominant England took the lead after 27 minutes as Liverpool’s Curtis Jones fired home from close range following a cross from Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi, but Andorra snatched a way back into the game shortly before the break when Conor Gallagher gave away a penalty which Christian Garcia tucked home. The effort was Andorra’s only shot on target in the first 45 minutes.

It didn’t take England long to get their lead back. Four minutes after the interval, Watford’s Ben Wilmot rose highest and snuck in front of the goalkeeper to head home from a Dwight McNeil corner.

Any hopes of another Andorran comeback were extinguished shortly after the hour mark after Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster was hauled down in the penalty area. Hudson-Odoi stepped up to convert the ensuing penalty, capping off a fine individual performance with a much-deserved goal.

With the result now a formality, Boothroyd took the opportunity to hand out a couple of debuts to some of his new faces. Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, who is also eligible to represent Germany, was introduced midway through the half, with Derby County left-back Lee Buchanan also earning his first cap late on.

Next up for England’s Young Lions is a meeting with Albania on Tuesday, with Boothroyd’s side overwhelming favourites to keep their good form going.

Northern Ireland came up short in their bid to qualify for Euro 2020 as Michal Duris’ strike in extra time booked Slovakia’s place at next summer’s tournament.

The hosts started brightly but were undone when Jonny Evans failed to control George Saville’s header downwards, allowing Juraj Kucka to put the visitors ahead early on. However, Northern Ireland drew level when Milan Skriniar turned into his own net in the 87th minute.

Michal Duris grabbed the winner in extra time, profiting from a lucky deflection to fire past Bailey Peacock-Farrell and in.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK) – 6/10 – Was nearly caught out when claiming a cross from a corner but was able to recover. Should have done better with Slovakia’s second.

Stuart Dallas (RB) – 8/10 – Got forward very well during the first half and soldiered on after injuring his arm in a clash with Tomas Hubocan.

Craig Cathcart (CB) – 6/10 – Played some good incisive passes forward in the second half and helped break the lines. Grew into the game at the side of Evans and helped keep Ondrej Duda at bay.

Jonny Evans (CB) – 6/10 – His failure to collect Saville’s header let Kucka through on goal. Looked solid afterwards before a deflection off him helped Slovakia take the lead.

Jamal Lewis (LB) – 6/10 – Had a steady game and kept hold of the ball well. Got down the left wing more and more as the game progressed.

Paddy McNair (CM) – 8/10 – Looked lively in the second half and ran himself into the ground. Was the creative spark for Ireland before going off injured.

Steven Davis (CM) – 7/10 – Some great balls over the top in the first half and was always keen to play forward whenever he was in possession.

George Saville (CM) – 6/10 – His poor header put Evans under pressure and his only shot of the game went wide.

Niall McGinn (RW) – 8/10 – Nearly scored from a cross in the first half and put plenty of quality balls into the box.

Conor Washington (ST) – 6/10 – Looked lively in the first half and put the centre backs under pressure with his constant running. Struck a volley straight at the keeper.

Josh Magennis (LW) – 6/10 – Put himself about but struggled to make any progress on the left and was reduced to feeding off scraps.

Gavin Whyte – 5/10

Jordan Thompson – 5/10

Kyle Lafferty – 7/10

Liam Boyce – 4/10

Tom Flanagan – N/A

Shane Ferguson – N/A