Tottenham’s Mikey Moore was the best player on the pitch for England in their European U19 Championship opener against Norway, producing a masterclass from the number ten role, but he suffered a major injury scare in stoppage time.
Moore had a breakthrough 2024-25 season at Spurs, impressing when opportunities came his way in the first part of the campaign.
The 17-year-old was primarily used as a winger by Ange Postecoglou and he showed plenty of promise, particularly in the Europa League. The youngster was an unused substitute in the final at Bilbao as Tottenham made history by lifting their first European trophy in 41 years.
Moore is expected to be rewarded with a new contract at Spurs, but for the moment, he is focused on winning yet another medal as England look to clinch the U19 Euros title for the third time in their history.
Video: Mikey Moore dominates England’s tournament opener
England boss Will Antwi decided to start the Tottenham Hotspur man as a number ten in their tournament opener against Norway, and the teenager did not disappoint.
Moore was the main creative force for the Young Lions, gliding past Norwegian players with consummate ease whenever he got on the ball.
The Spurs academy graduate stepped up to convert the equaliser from the penalty spot for his side on 80 minutes to salvage a point for England as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Watch the highlights of Moore’s performance below, including his penalty:
Video: Moore suffers major injury scare in stoppage time
However, the youngster’s outing ended in less than ideal fashion as he seemed to roll his ankle in stoppage time and go down in a heap.
The England medical staff immediately rushed to treat Moore, who stayed down and received treatment, and we are still waiting for confirmation regarding the seriousness of the injury.