France?s Amine Gouiri (left) scores against Japan in the U-17 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday 
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Gouiri brace leads France to victory

Two goals by Amine Gouiri gave France a 2-1 victory over Japan in Group E at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 on Wednesday.

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France caused the Japanese problems in the early stages at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, with Gouiri posing a particular threat. The Olympique Lyonnais youngster opened the scoring on 13 minutes, as he powered a shot through the legs of Japan goalkeeper Kosei Tani. 

The prolific Gouiri scored again just past the midway point of the second half, as he finished off a superb bit of inter-play with Yacine Adli in the Japanese box. 

England again impressed in Group F after holding off a furious Mexican rally to win 3-2 and qualify for the Round of 16. Brewster, Foden and Sancho scored the goals for England.

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