Arsenal Boys Fire England To Montaigu Tournament Win

Arsenal’s Emmanuel Frimpong, Picture From The FA.com

England Under 16’s beat France Under 16’s 5-4 on penalties, in the final of the Montaigu Tournament in France yesterday to take away their second trophy out of two, after winning the victory shield in late 2007.

Germany had earlier beaten the Ivory Coast on penalties to finish third, but the stage was set for England V France in Montaigu, coach Noel Blake named three of Arsenal’s four representatives in the starting line-up, Sam Byles started at right back, Emmanuel Frimpong in the centre of midfield and Luke Freeman wide on the left, Oliver Nicholas failed a fitness test and had to watch on from the stands.

After 80 minutes of football, the game was still level at 0-0, so a penalty shoot-out would decide the fate of the two sides, young players with important moments in front of them, Blake sorted the 5 kickers, and things got underway

• Jose Baxter
• Ryan Tunnicliffe
• Jonjo Shevley
• Emmanuel Frimpong

All converted from 12 yards, however, Lions keeper Jed Steer then saved one, meaning England had a chance to win the tournament, Manchester United defender Ezekiel Fryers stepped up and scored to hand England the trophy.

Montaigu Tournament Results –

England 3-1 Japan – Freeman Scored
England 1-0 Germany – Frimpong Scored
England 0-1 USA

Final:

England 0-0 France – England Win On Penalties.

Jack Wilshere, Thomas Cruise and Kieran Gibbs are all in action tonight for England with the Under 17’s and Under 19’s, Nacer Barazite is also in action for the Holland Under 19’s.

Arsenal Reserves also play Chelsea tonight, match preview coming later.

Article By – J.Sanderson