England national under-20 football team
Nickname(s) | The Three Lions | ||
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Association | The Football Association (The FA) | ||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
Head coach | Paul Nevin (Interim) | ||
FIFA code | ENG | ||
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FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||
Appearances | 11 (first in 1981) | ||
Best result | Champions (2017) | ||
Medal record |
England national under-20 football team, also known as England Under-20s or England U20(s) or England Men's Elite Squad, represents England in association football at an under-20 age level and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England.
England were champions of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, after defeating Venezuela in the final of the 2017 tournament.[1]
From October 2023, the squad was rebranded as the England Men's Elite League Squad to reflect their participation in the Under 20 Elite League.[2]
On 23 August 2024, Paul Nevin was appointed head coach of the age group on an interim basis after Ben Futcher temporarily moved up to take charge of the England U21s.[3]
Tournament history
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GS | GA | Squad |
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Fourth place | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Squad |
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Third place | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Round of 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | Squad |
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | Squad |
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Round of 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Squad |
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Champions | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[4] | |||||||
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Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | Squad |
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did not qualify | |||||||
Total[5] | 12/24 | 49 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 50 | 48 |
Fixtures and results
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup
22 May 2023 Group stage | England ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata |
15:00 | Scarlett ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,765 Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil) |
25 May 2023 Group stage | England ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata |
15:00 | Humphreys ![]() Joseph ![]() Devine ![]() Scott ![]() Cox ![]() Gyabi ![]() |
Report | Fr. González ![]() Abaldo ![]() |
Attendance: 27,231 Referee: Marco Ortíz (Mexico) |
28 May 2023 Group stage | England ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata |
15:00 | Report | Attendance: 12,122 Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand) |
31 May 2023 Round of 16 | England ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata |
18:00 | Devine ![]() Quansah ![]() |
Report | Baldanzi ![]() Casadei ![]() |
Attendance: 12,832 Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil) |
2023–2024 European Elite League
12 October 2023 | Romania ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest |
17:00 | Mihai ![]() Trică ![]() |
Report |
17 October 2023 | England ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Stadium MK, Milton Keynes |
19:00 | Soglo ![]() |
Report | Sá ![]() Falé ![]() |
Attendance: 1,756 Referee: Sunny Gill (England) |
16 November 2023 | England ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster |
19:00 | Report | Hasa ![]() Missori ![]() |
Attendance: 4,714 Referee: Will Finnie (England) |
20 November 2023 | Germany ![]() | 2–3 | ![]() | Jahnstadion Regensburg |
17:00 | Wanner ![]() Godo ![]() |
Report | Joseph ![]() Edozie ![]() Webster ![]() |
Attendance: 9,700 Referee: Martin Speckner (Germany) |
22 March 2024 | Poland ![]() | 1–5 | ![]() | Stadion Miejski, Białystok |
17:00 | Żuberek ![]() |
Report | Iroegbunam ![]() Scarlett ![]() Nelson ![]() |
Referee: Lukasz Kuzma (Poland) |
26 March 2024 | Czech Republic ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Městský stadion, Ostrava |
14:00 | Horsky ![]() |
Report | Arblaster ![]() Scarlett ![]() |
Attendance: 970 Referee: Miroslav Zelinka (Czech Republic) |
Friendlies
7 June 2024 | England ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Stadion ŠRC Sesvete, Sesvete |
15:00 | Alves ![]() Scarlett ![]() |
Report | Gül ![]() |
Referee: Toni Dadić (Croatia) |
11 June 2024 | England ![]() | 2–2 | ![]() | Gradski Stadion, Vrbovec |
15:00 | Brown ![]() Scarlett ![]() |
Report | Hodge ![]() Oko-Flex ![]() |
Referee: Ivan Vuković (Croatia) |
2024–2025 European Elite League
6 September 2024 | Turkey ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Pendik Stadium, Istanbul |
17:00 | Yıldırım ![]() |
Report | Ballard ![]() |
Referee: Fevzi Erdem Akbas (Turkey) |
10 September 2024 | England ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Edgeley Park, Stockport |
19:00 | Scarlett ![]() Marsh ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,527 |
10 October 2024 | Italy ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone |
16:00 | Ebone ![]() |
Report | Gyabi ![]() Dean ![]() |
Referee: Alberto Arena (Italy) |
14 October 2024 | England ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster |
19:00 | Dean ![]() Gordon ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,670 |
15 November 2024 | England ![]() | – | ![]() | SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
19:00 |
Players
Current squad
Players born between September 2004 and August 2005 are second-year graduates of the English academy system, players born between September 2005 and August 2006 are first-year graduates. Players born after 1 January 2006 remain eligible to play for England under-19s.
The following players were named in the squad for games against Germany and Poland, to be played 15 and 19 November 2024.[6][7]
Names in italics denote players who have been capped by England in a higher age group.
Recent call-ups
The following players have previously been called up to the England under-20 squad and remain eligible.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Luca Gunter | [10] | 23 March 20050 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Tommy Setford | 13 March 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | James Beadle | 16 July 2004 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
GK | Joe Whitworth | 29 February 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | James Wright | [15] | 2 December 20040 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Charlie Setford | 11 May 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
DF | Ben Chrisene | 12 January 2004 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Kellen Fisher | 5 May 2004 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Ashley Phillips | 26 June 2005 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jahmai Simpson-Pusey | 4 November 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Luke Chambers | 24 June 2004 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Ben Nelson | 18 March 2004 | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
DF | Brad Hills | 10 March 2004 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Josh Acheampong | 5 May 2006 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
DF | Reuell Walters | 16 December 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
DF | Calum Scanlon | 14 February 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
DF | Roman Dixon | 26 December 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
DF | Lewis Hall | 8 September 2004 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jadel Katongo | 14 September 2004 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Zach Awe | 9 January 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, September 2023[19] |
DF | Brooke Norton-Cuffy | 12 January 2004 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, May 2023[20] |
MF | George Earthy | 5 September 2004 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
MF | Darko Gyabi | 18 February 2004 | 10 | 2 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
MF | Lewis Miley | 1 May 2006 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Nico O'Reilly | 21 March 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Jobe Bellingham | 23 September 2005 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
MF | Toby Collyer | 3 January 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
MF | Bobby Clark | 7 February 2005 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Alfie Devine | 1 August 2004 | 13 | 2 | ![]() |
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MF | Will Alves | 4 May 2005 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Omari Kellyman | 15 September 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Noel Buck | 5 April 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Alex Matos | 3 October 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Adam Wharton | 6 February 2004 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Emran Soglo | 11 July 2005 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Dan Gore | 26 September 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Charlie Webster | 31 January 2004 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Archie Gray | 12 March 2006 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
FW | Dane Scarlett | 24 March 2004 | 20 | 9 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
FW | Louie Marsh | 2 July 2004 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
FW | Emre Tezgel | 19 September 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() |
FW | Benicio Baker-Boaitey | 9 January 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Bailey Cadamarteri | 9 May 2005 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Divin Mubama | 25 October 2004 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Omari Forson | 20 July 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Michael Olakigbe | 6 April 2004 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Sonny Perkins | 10 February 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Training Camp, September 2023[21] |
FW | Jamie Bynoe-Gittens | 8 August 2004 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
- INJ Player withdrew from the squad before any games had been played.
- SEN Player withdrew from the squad due to a call-up to the under-21 team.
References
- ^ "Under-20 World Cup:England beat Venezuela in final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (29 September 2023). "England men's squads set for October internationals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "England men's coaching teams confirmed". England Football. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Update on FIFA Women's World Cup and men's youth competitions". FIFA. 24 December 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup: England". FIFA.com. 1 July 2013. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g "England men's Elite League Squad named for Germany and Poland". England Football. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "England squad updates: November 2024". England Football. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Ben Cisse". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Max Merrick". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Luca Gunter". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "England men's Elite League squad named for Italy and Czechia". England Football. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "England men's Elite League squad named for June games". England Football. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "England men's Elite League squad named for Poland and Czechia trip". England Football. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "England men's Elite League squad named for November". England Football. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Jamie Wright". Premier League. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "England men's squad updates". England Football. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "England squad named for Elite League openers". England Football. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "England men's Elite League squad named for September internationals". England Football. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "England men's squad updates: September internationals". England Football. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "England MU20s squad named for World Cup in Argentina". England Football. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Training camp squad selected for England MU20s". England Football. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "England MU20 squad for March triple-header". England Football. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
External links
Head-to-head record
The following table shows England's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 25.00 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 50.00 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 50.00 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 33.33 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 50.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 100.00 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0.00 |
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5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 40.00 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 50.00 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 0.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 100.00 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 50.00 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 33.33 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 |
Total | 49 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 50 | 48 | +2 | 32.65 |