Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah sends message to fans after record-equalling England U21 display

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Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah has taken to Twitter with a message for his fans following his record-equalling goal for England Under-21s.

The 21-year-old joined Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers as the England U21s’ joint leading scorer after netting his 13th goal on Wednesday.

Nketiah came on as a second-half substitute to slot home in the 83rd minute of the 3-3 UEFA U21 Championship qualifier away in Andorra.

It was his ninth goal in England’s last five qualifying games and nearly sealed victory, only for Christian Garcia to grab a stoppage-time equaliser.

Here is what Nketiah posted after the game:

And here is what some fans said in response:

As well as impressing for his country at U21 level, Nketiah has been progressing nicely at Arsenal, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta giving him plenty of game time this year.

This term, Nketiah has made seven appearances for his club in all competitions, netting twice.

Up next for England’s U21s is a qualifier against Turkey’s U21s at Molineux on Tuesday, with victory for Aidy Boothroyd’s Young Lions ensuring their qualification to the Euros.