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Newcastle stars shine as England Under 18s reach semi-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Newcastle stars shine as England Under 18s reach semi-finals

Summary

The England Under 18s advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Friendship Cup after securing two victories in their group matches. In the first game, they defeated Colombia 3-2, with Newcastle's Michael Mills scoring the opening goal and goalkeeper Roman Dowell earning praise for his performance. In the second match against Egypt, Mills clinched a late winner to ensure England's spot in the next round. They will play Korea Republic in their final group match, with a semi-final scheduled for October 3. This tournament is taking place in Switzerland.

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By the Numbers

•England Under 18s beat Colombia 3-2 in the opening match.
•Michael Mills scored and assisted in the first game.
•England secured a late win over Egypt to advance.
•Next match against Korea Republic is set for September 30.
•Semi-final match scheduled for October 3.

Latest Updates

11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Young Newcastle United star wins it for England Under 18s as they progress to semi-finals

What they're saying

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Four young Newcastle United stars were included in the latest England Under 18s squad. The squad competing in the UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland during the September and October international window.
— Yahoo Sports

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