Match Report
A brave Australia suffered a 1-0 loss to England in its maiden appearance at Wembley Stadium on Saturday morning.
The Socceroos gave it to their opponents, creating numerous chances but the quality of England shone through.
Oliver Watkins scored the winner for the hosts just before the hour mark.
After a couple of promising moments for Australia, England settled into the match, holding possession through the thirds.
Eight minutes in, some patient build-up found Jarrod Bowen in the right channel, who drove the ball dangerously across the box but couldn’t find his teammate.
Australia punched back four minutes later when Keanu Baccus lined up a long shot from the left edge of the box that Sam Johnstone needed to parry away.
The side created another close chance midway through the half as Boyle’s clipped right-sided ball found Mitch Duke at the near post - the forward’s searing volley going just wide.
The Socceroos looked dangerous from set pieces, causing chaos in the box from corners.
In the 28th minute, Martin Boyle’s left-sided corner fell back to him as he sent a delivery back in that dropped to Kye Rowles, but the defender fired just over the bar from close in.
While Australia looked like scoring, England remained a threat, particularly on the break.
