U21 Friendlies: Afonso Moreira's goal helps Portugal to beat England in Bristol, Gomis makes France U21 debut in defeat to Italy

On Friday night, Portugal and Italy secured high-profile U21 friendly wins away from home against England and France, respectively. Bayer Leverkusen's attacker Afonso Moreira scored the only goal of the game in Bristol, while Italy completed the double over France after yesterday's emphatic win against Zinedine Zidane's side in the UEFA Nations League.

Borussia Dortmund's Ethan Nwaneri started the game for the champions of the last two U21 Euros, while Köln duo Mikey Moore and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey came off the bench after the break. Rodrigo Ribeiro, who already scored four goals for Augsburg this season, started alongside Moreira in Portugal’s attacking line.

Moreira had a superb pre-season with his new club after joining from Lyon, but he's yet to score in a competitive game for Carles Martinez's side. Similarly, Tottenham Hotspur’s loanee Moore could head back to his parent club after his lack of efficiency in front of goal.

Meanwhile, Italy U21 beat their French counterparts 2-1 in Laval. Borussia Dortmund defenders Joane Gadou and Filippo Mane go head-to-head after their contrasting start to the Bundesliga season. The Frenchman has been a key figure in Niko Kovac's back three, while Mane is yet to play for the Black and Yellows since his injury on matchday 2.

RB Leipzig's rising star Tidiam Gomis makes his first appearance for France at this level, while Gladbach's Fabio Chiarodia and Dortmund's out-of-favour striker Samuele Inacio also featured for the visitors.