England U17 vs Israel U17

England U17 couldn't find a way past a well-drilled Israel U17 in Duisburg, the two sides sharing a goalless draw in the opening fixture of a four-nation tournament in Germany. England dominated large spells of possession, but a stubborn Israeli backline stood firm and the standout moment was really the lack of one - neither side could produce the finish to match their build-up play. There were no goals, cards, or major flashpoints to separate the teams. Hezekiah-Daniel Grimwade and Javahn Woode led the line for the Young Lions but couldn't force a breakthrough, while half-time substitutions failed to change the pattern of the game as both goalkeepers were kept relatively untroubled by clear-cut efforts. For England, fresh off a 5-1 win over Republic of Ireland days earlier, the stalemate is a mild dip in momentum rather than a cause for concern, and they'll look to get back to winning ways against Venezuela on 1 October. Israel, meanwhile, will take real encouragement from a disciplined defensive display against strong opposition as they continue through the tournament.