Today saw the beginning of the 2011 U17 European Championships in Serbia and England played France in their opening match.
Two goals from Sébastien Haller ensured France secured a 2-2 draw against England in their opening game of the Championships.
Twice England were in front, through Hallam Hope and Nicholas Powell, but twice Haller clawed Patrick Gonfalone's side back into the match.
John Peacock's side found their feet quickly in the game and duly took the lead when Hope poked in Alex Henshall's cross-shot.
England had little time to rest on their lead, though, France swiftly displaying the technique to match their physique only for Haller to volley over at the end of a fine move. The Auxerre striker soon made amends, crisply meeting a cross from the left to draw his side level on 15 minutes.
France, failed to build on their goal. Indeed, Powell, having already chanced his arm from range pounced on a defensive mix-up to clip delightfully over stranded goalkeeper Quentin Beunardeau and restore England's advantage.
Adfter both sides displayed some attractive attacking football it was a more direct route which ensured the spoils were shared, Haller leaping above Pickford to head in via the despairing lunge of Adam Jackson. With the clock already past 80 minutes, Yaisien so nearly provided a dramatic conclusion but his curling free-kick struck the bar.
Next up for England will be Denmark on Friday, should England beat Denmark then they will have qualified for the U17 World Cup Finals.
In the other group match today Denmark beat hosts Serbia in an entertaining match winning 3-2
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