England U21 vs Austria U21 preview: Free betting tips, odds, predictions

AFTER a sluggish beginning to life without Lee Carsley, England's U21s host Austria tonight in a friendly at Kenilworth Road.

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England U21 vs Austria U21 preview

It wasn't a stellar start to life without Lee Carsley.

England's young team were held to a goalless draw by Northern Ireland in Euro 2021 qualifying on Friday night.

They dominated much of the game and of course had the better chances, but could quite easily have lost the game late on when the hosts countered well.

It was only the second time since March 2023 that England U21s failed to win a game, with Northern Ireland boss Tommy Wright - who won the Scottish Cup in his time at St Johnstone - hailing it one of his proudest nights.

They're short odds to win tonight against an Austria side who themselves don't taste defeat too often.

The visitors are six games without defeat (W3, D3) and have beaten England on English soil at this age group.

Ok, that was back in 2005. But interim head coach Ben Futcher won't want any further slip ups with this talented bunch.

What are the odds for England U21 vs Austria U21?

• England U21 at 1/2 with William Hill -

• Draw 16/5 with William Hill -

• Austria U21 at 4/1 with William Hill -

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England U21 vs Austria U21 betting tips and predictions

Win and goals

They need a reaction after that desperately disappointing display across the Irish Sea.

This group is too talented not to get that reaction and they're fancied to put on a show on home soil.

• England U21s to win and 3 or more goals in the game at 11/10 with William Hill -

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