Cologne loanee Mikey Moore named England U20s captain ahead of France and Italy fixtures
Mikey Moore, currently on loan at Cologne from Tottenham Hotspur, has been entrusted with the England U20s armband. The 18-year-old winger has impressed during his spell in the Bundesliga and now carries the leadership responsibility for the Young Lions in upcoming matches against France and Italy. The appointment reflects both his growing maturity and his strong recent form at club level, where he has become a regular contributor in Cologne's attack. The captaincy is viewed as a recognition of his professional approach and a sign of the trust placed in him by England's youth setup.
Read the full story at bundesliga.comNaming an 18-year-old Premier League loanee as England U20s captain signals genuine faith in Mikey Moore's character and trajectory. Playing regular Bundesliga football at Cologne is clearly sharpening his game, and the national team setup is rewarding that growth with leadership responsibility. For Tottenham, watching a highly-regarded academy product thrive in Germany — and now lead his country at youth level — is an encouraging signal about his pathway back into the first-team picture. For England, Moore emerging as a vocal young leader adds another compelling option to an already deep pool of attacking talent coming through.
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