U17 Euros Qualifiers: Bayern gem Assomo scores four on his Germany U17 debut

Bastian Assomo scored four off the bench in his Germany U17 debut as Michael Prus’ side started their European championship qualifying campaign with a 7-0 win over Azerbaijan. The FC Bayern II striker only came on as half-time substitute in the game played at DFB-Campus in Frankfurt.

The hosts took the lead when Azerbaijani goalkeeper Bilal Hajiyev and midfielder Shikar Shikar created an easy chance for Milo Barde with an unforced error. Before the half-time break, Roko Ciglar doubled Germany's advantage after a well-worked move.

Union Berlin's Linus Güther added the third only two minutes after the restart with a brilliant volley. Half-time substitute Assomo scored his four goals in the space of twenty minutes. Assomo, who scored twice for Vincent Kompany's side in pre-season, showed his physicality, finishing prowess and technique in his first appearance at this level.

Germany U17 will face their Lithuanian counterpart on Saturday before closing their Round 1 qualification campaign against Northern Irealnd.