Monday saw several of Everton's young players feature for their respective Under-21 national teams.After his winning goal against Cyprus last week, Apostolos Vellios was handed a starting berth for Greece U21s in their friendly in Austria. The Austrians controlled the most part of the game and went 2-0 up through Tadić (33) and Veiman (73).
Everton striker Vellios was withdrawn on 76 minutes and the Austrians went on the grab a third through Ntrazan (84). The game was far from over, however, and the Greeks almost managed to pull off a remarkable comeback as goals from Fortuna (87) and Karagounis (90) reduced the deficit to 3-2.
Jack Rodwell and Ross Barkley started as a central-midfield pairing for England U21s in their friendly against Israel U21s at Oakwell. Barkley, winning his first cap for England U21s at the age of just 17, was the pick of the England players for the first half and went close to giving the home side the lead - his long-range left-footed strike stung the hands of the Israeli 'keeper.
Despite England's control, the Israelis took the lead through Mohammad Klibat (28). England captain Jack Rodwell was taken off at half-time after a poor first-half showing and the Young Lions equalised soon after the break through Martyn Waghorn (58). Watford man Marvin Sordell then put England ahead with an incredible long-distance effort (61) before Ross Barkley was substituted with around 20 minutes remaining.
Aston Villa forward Nathan Delfouneso added a third from the spot (83) and Henri Lansbury made it 4-1 in injury time.
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