Ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss continues excellent start to international management career with another win
Darren Moore has made a storming start to life in charge of England’s Under-20s after being appointed head coach last month.
Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore oversaw his third win in as many games as England Under-20s head coach on Saturday after watching his side beat Germany 2-1 in the U20 Elite League in Spain.
After leading his Three Lions youngsters to victories over Italy (3-1) and France (2-1) in his first two games as England U20s boss earlier in this international window, the 52-year-old continued his winning start with a hard-fought victory over Germany.
After Shumaira Mheuka had slotted England into the lead shortly before half-time, the Three Lions youngsters were reduced to ten men in first-half stoppage time when Manchester United youngster Jack Fletcher was sent off for a high challenge.
Despite playing a man light, Moore’s side doubled their advantage just three minutes after the half-time interval when Manchester City defender Kian Noble fired home from close range.
However, Germany refused to go down without a fight and pulled a goal back when substitute Eric da Silva Moreira halved the deficit with 62 minutes on the clock, setting up a tense finale.
England held on to preserve their winning start under Moore, who landed the role less than a month ago.
The former Wednesday boss, who led the Owls to promotion from League One following a historic and breathtaking play-off campaign in May 2023, explained just how excited he was to land the role following his appointment.
“It’s an exciting new chapter for me personally,” Moore said. “International football presents a different challenge and an opportunity for me to continue developing and growing as a head coach.
“I’ve worked with and developed many talented young players throughout my coaching career, so working with elite emerging talent feels like a natural fit.”
Following three games during the first international break of the season, Moore will be hoping to maintain his winning start as England U20s boss when his side faces the Czech Republic and Portugal in November.
The Three Lions youngsters are currently top of the Elite League table with maximum points.