Surprise England role for Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon is leading the line for England's Under-21 side.

The winger started today's Group C fixture against Czech Republic as a striker – and he set up a goal for Jacob Ramsey in a 2-0 win for the Young Lions.

Gordon also had a goal disallowed in Batumi, Georgia, for an earlier infringement. Emile Smith Rowe scored England's other goal.

“I'm really pleased to get the result,” said head coach Lee Carsley. “The preparation has gone really well, but I didn’t want to jinx us before the game by saying that. There's a brilliant spirit within the lads. We feel like we’re in a good place.”

Gordon, signed from Everton in January, could be playing until July 8 if Carsley's side go all the way in the competition.

Speaking after scoring his first Newcastle goal on the final weekend of last season, the 22-year-old said: "I feel like I’ve got a big summer ahead."

Germany and Israel are also in England's group.