VIDEO: Former Hatter James Justin scores maiden England U21 goal

Defender on target as Young Lions complete qualifying campaign in style
James Justin celebrates scoring his first goal for the England U21s during their 5-0 win over Albania U21sJames Justin celebrates scoring his first goal for the England U21s during their 5-0 win over Albania U21s
James Justin celebrates scoring his first goal for the England U21s during their 5-0 win over Albania U21s

Former Luton defender James Justin scored his first ever goal for the England U21s as they completed their UEFA U21 European Championships qualifying campaign by crushing Albania 5-0 at Molineux last night.

Callum Hudson-Odoi opened the scoring early on for Aidy Boothroyd's side, before Justin, making his eighth appearance for the U21s, produced an unerring finish into the bottom corner following Lee Buchanan's cross to make it 2-0.

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Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala swiftly added the third after a clever one-two with Oliver Skipp as the hosts weren't finished there either, record goalscorer Nketiah notching his 15th strike for the Young Lions with five minutes of the first half remaining.

In the second period, Nketiah saw his penalty saved, but made amends late on with a fifth to wrap up the victory.

The result means England finish their qualifying campaign unbeaten at the top of Group C, 10 points clear of second-placed Austria and will travel to the finals co-hosted by Hungary and Slovenia in June 2021.