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‘Can’t be ignored’: Portsmouth teen sensation does it again as Chelsea loanee eyes England glory

England under-18s have advanced in the UEFA Friendship Cup, with the Pompey teen loanee again delivering for the Young Lions.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:37 AM
‘Can’t be ignored’: Portsmouth teen sensation does it again as Chelsea loanee eyes England glory
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea loanee Ryan Kavuma-McQueen scored a stoppage-time winner for England Under-18s in a 2-1 victory over Korea Republic.
  • England Under-18s will play Spain in the UEFA Friendship Cup final on Saturday in Nyon.
  • The 17-year-old forward is currently on a season-long loan at Portsmouth from Premier League side Chelsea.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth loanee Ryan Kavuma-McQueen came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner for England Under-18s against Korea Republic, sealing a 2-1 victory at the UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland. The result maintained a 100 percent tournament record for Will Antwi's side, who will face Spain in the final in Nyon on Saturday.

The 17-year-old forward, on a season-long loan at Portsmouth from Chelsea, has impressed across seven club appearances this season. Portsmouth manager John Mousinho praised Kavuma-McQueen's dedication after the teenager chose to play through a finger fracture using a protective splint.

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