JJ Tops for U-21's


By Peter Donnelly
October 16 2002

Toon trio Jermaine Jenas, Shola Ameobi and Titus Bramble all played for the England U-21 team on Tuesday night, though it was the former who stole the show. JJ was immense throughout and gave Sir Bob a tasty reminder of what he is made of. Jenas played centre midfield alongside Geordie Michael Carrick and proved he has the lot, with great passing, mammoth running and an eye for a goal.

The 19-year old set up Francis Jeffers for England's first goal with a fine through ball and Sir Bobby Robson would have definately been impressived with the display. It will also give him have a selection headache, even if Dyer misses the Blackburn match, with Hugo Viana also dying for a game.

Striker Shola Ameobi also started for England but, after a bright start, faded and was taken off on 60 minutes.

And at the back Titus Bramble had a sound game, though admittidly against a defensivly-minded team. However, their star striker did seem a threat and was handled well by young Titus.

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