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England U21 coach Southgate hails West Brom striker Berahino after brace

England U21 coach Gareth Southgate was delighted with West Bromwich Albion young gun Saido Berahino after victory over Moldova.

Berahino struck twice in the 3-0 win.

"I think he's reaping the rewards for his hard work, as I know he came back early to work with his own fitness coach during the summer," revealed Southgate.

"We've been talking about what elite sportsmen act like, with their behaviours and their habits and the rewards that you get if your approach is as good as his has been this summer.

"He gave us a different threat and new options tonight, he plays in that position with his club but with Harry [Kane] in the side as well, that's a real goal threat and it was exciting to see."

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