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Reigan Heskey Stars as England U17 Thrash Haiti 8-1 at World Cup

The rout lifted England to second in Group E ahead of a decisive finale against Egypt.

Overview

  • The 17-year-old Manchester City winger scored from the spot and registered three assists in a breakout display.
  • A coaches' review led to the penalty award after Heskey was fouled in the box, and he converted calmly.
  • Chelsea forward Chizaram Ezenwata hit a second-half hat-trick, with further goals from Luca Williams-Barnett (two), Reggie Walsh and Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez.
  • The result followed a 3-0 opening defeat to Venezuela and significantly boosted England’s goal difference.
  • Played in Doha, the match ended with Heskey substituted to a standing ovation, and England now face Egypt on Monday to close the group stage.