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Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman was arguably England Under-19s’ man of the match as the Young Lions held off France to claim a 2-1 victory in Germany on Tuesday night.

Aidy Boothroyd’s men started the Under-19 Euro Finals in the perfect way, thanks largely to Woodman’s five saves, and they will hope to build on this display when they take on current Group B leaders the Netherlands on Friday night.

Victory against the Dutch would all-but secure England’s place in the last four and ensure the Young Lions will be at next year’s Under-20 World Cup.

Undoubtedly Magpies' stopper Woodman will once again take his place between the sticks again on Friday night after his brilliant performance at the Albstadion in Heidenheim against the French.

The 19-year-old is hoping to secure a loan move away from St James’ Park for 2016/17 given that United currently have five first-team goalkeepers on their books, and he will have alerted potential suitors to his talent against the French.

Here are five highlights from Woodman’s brilliant Young Lions display:

Woodman bails out the England defence

A Dominic Solanke strike and an own goal from Jerome Onguene had put England 2-0 up inside nine minutes, but the Young Lions’ defence then had Woodman to thank for preventing what looked a certain goal.

On the 20-minute mark, Jean-Kevin Augustin bullied his way past England captain Taylor Moore before curling a shot at goal.

Woodman blocked the effort away and, though he arguably could have tried to catch it, prevented France from pulling a goal back.

Augustin is denied again

Just a few minutes later, Augustin - who was undoubtedly France’s dangerman - fired an effort at Woodman who tipped it just wide.

And, though France halved the deficit after 33 minutes, Woodman could do nothing about the goal.

Amine Harit’s free-kick caused havoc in the Young Lions’ box and Augustin flung himself into the air to flick an effort into the net.

Woodman ensures England head into the break ahead

France’s pressure was pretty much relentless towards the end of the first half, and Woodman came to the rescue once again before the interval.

Once more it was Augustin who caused England problems, firing a shot low at Woodman’s near post - but the Newcastle goalkeeper was able to collect the ball.

The second half starts as the first half ended...

Les Bleus began the second period determined to find a leveller, but Woodman proved an immovable object in goal.

French captain Lucas Tousart found a gap in behind the England back four and cannoned an effort at goal.

Woodman reacted quickly though and flung himself down low to flick the ball away.

Reflex save is the pick of the bunch

As France continued to press for an equaliser, the England defence held resolute - but Woodman was called into action once more on the 63-minute mark.

Clement Michelin fizzed a 20-yard shot at goal only for Woodman to acrobatically fling himself into the air and produce a finger-tip save to nudge the ball on to the bar and away from danger.