Internationals | Pierre on target for England Under-17s

Jhanaie Pierre stepped off the bench to score for England Under-17s, but it was enough as Finland ran out 3-1 winners in the final game of their UEFA U17 Euro qualifying campaign.

The young forward was introduced just after the hour mark, replacing Eva Hendle, with the Young Lionesses already 2-0 down at the point before Martta Orava added a third for Finland in the 68th-minute.

Looking to make an impact in her cameo from the bench, Jhanaie managed to pull a goal back for her nation with three minutes left on the clock as she latched on to a cross from the right to guide her effort into the bottom corner.

However, it turned out to be a consolation goal for Remi Allen’s side, as the result saw Finland leapfrog England in the qualifying group and, ultimately, sees them miss out on a spot in this summer’s UEFA U17 Euro Finals.

Defender Zara Bailey, who scored and captained in her previous appearance for the Under-17s, returned to the starting XI for England after missing the 4-1 defeat to the Netherlands earlier in the week and completed the full 90 minutes.