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Arsenal loanee Balogun scores brace for England U21s in win over Albania U21s

Arsena loanee Folarin Balogun was on fire for England U21s in their 3-0 win over Albania on Tuesday.

All three goals in the second-half as the Young Lions perfectly worked the high-press to their advantage.

Balogun, on loan at Middlesbrough, scored the opener after being put through on goal by PSV winger Noni Madueke.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones got the second after winning the ball inside Albania's box.

Morgan Gibbs-White then set-up Balogun to score his second of the game.

Lee Carsley's side remain second in their European Championship qualifying group behind the Czech Republic.

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