Diogo Monteiro, the Leeds United defender, made a remarkable debut for the Portugal U20s on Friday, showcasing his leadership and skill by captaining the team and scoring the equaliser in a thrilling 1-1 draw against England.
The match took place at the Estadio Municipal de Leiria, where Portugal faced an England U20s squad that had been unbeaten in seven UEFA Elite League games. The Young Lions featured notable Premier League talents such as Oliver Scarles from West Ham, Romain Esse from Crystal Palace, and Dane Scarlett from Tottenham.
England struck first, taking the lead just seven minutes into the match with a goal from Scarlett. However, Monteiro, stepping up from the Portugal U19s, responded brilliantly by scoring the equaliser in the 32nd minute.
As both teams battled through the second half, Portugal U20s maintained their position in fourth place in their group, with an important match against Germany looming on Monday.
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