UEFA Euro U21 Championship: Germany 1-1 England
From Halmstad, Sweden

Andrew Driver made his debut for England U21 in the UEFA Euro U21 Championship 1-1 against Germany, tonight.

The flying winger produced a strong maiden appearance for Stuart Pearce's Three Lions in Halmstad, Sweden.

Playing on the right hand side of midfielder the Oldham born winger impressed with some direct running and excellent delivery during his 71 minutes on the pitch.

Germany took the lead after just four minutes, Gonzalo Castro drilling the ball home after a slip from Michael Mancienne at the back.

Andrew was involved in the thick of England's best play in the first half particularly. Amongst his best play was a superb cross for Craig Gardner who could only head at Manuel Neuer.

Jack Rodwell equalised for England after 29 minutes heading home Craig Gardner's corner kick.

When Andrew was substituted 19 minutes from time he received a warm reception from England's supporters and team coach Stuart Pearce who congratulated the winger on a performance to be proud of.

England: Loach (Lewis, 46); Taylor, Stearman, Tomkins, Mancienne, Rodwell, Gardner, Johnson, Driver (Gibbs, 71), Rose, Campbell (Walcott, 58).

Picture: Andrew Driver challenges Gonzalo Castro for England U21 against Germany U21 (John Walton/EMPICS Sport for PA).