England Under-21s face fascinating cross-channel clash with France

England Under-21s finish their double-header of international friendlies with a headline battle in bitter rivals France’s backyard and, are 2/1 with Coral to taste victory.

Gareth Southgate’s Young Lions can extend their excellent run of 11 matches unbeaten if they avoid defeat against their French foes, and must be feeling bullish after beating Portugal 3-1 last time out.

Burnley striker Danny Ings was the star of the show against the Navigators, bagging a brace at club ground Turf Moor, so fans will be hopeful the in-form frontman can now transfer his form to foreign soil.

At 8/1 to score two or more again against Les Bleus, Ings will once more have the support of Tom Ince and Nathan Redmond, his two assistants last time out, who will be aiming to cause havoc on the wings.

Confident coach Southgate has been singing the praises of his options up front, stating: “We’ve got three strikers playing in the Premier League, which is a great position to be in, and they’re all slightly different.

“You need goals in your team, you can’t guarantee that everyone will be fit and ready for the summer. So the more we are able to bring others in and give them that experience the better.”

Harry Kane is still the Young Lions’ most ferocious forward in the absence of Saido Berahino, who was elevated to the senior squad, after netting 10 times in all competitions for Tottenham this term.

Despite starting on the bench against Portugal, the Spurs starlet is 6/1 to get back to business by opening the scoring against France, and etch his name into the rich history of this encounter.

Derby’s attacking midfield maestro Will Hughes was also almost on target last time out and, whilst the 20-year-old did rack up an assist for Carl Jenkinson, he is 7/1 to find the net anytime himself.