An outrageous strike by Toronto FC Academy goalkeeper Quillan Roberts leveled the match for Canada at the U-17 World Cup against England as the teams drew 2-2 in Group C action.

The draw was Canada’s first ever point at this tournament from 14 matches.

Roberts hit the ball from inside his half and it took a bounce ahead of England keeper Jordan Pickford on way to goal at the 87th minute. The astounding finish is all the more remarkable considering that the Toronto native wasn’t expected to see any action in this tournament.

[inline_node:7138]Canada’s first choice keeper Maxime Crepeau missed the match due to an injury sustained in the opening game versus Uruguay. Roberts filled in and helped Canada earn its historic first point.

England took the lead at the 46th minute through Adam Morgan. The Liverpool forward redirected a free kick toward the Canada goal that got through traffic to give England a 1-0 lead.

Canada responded four minutes later when former TFC Academy midfielder Keven Aleman sent a low, hard volley toward the England goal, creating a rebound off the hands of a sprawling Pickford. Sadi Jalali was on the spot to dispatch the rebound and make it 1-1.

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England went ahead again when Blair Turgott fired a rocket from distance at the 77th minute to put the three lions on top 2-1. Canada however, refused to lay down and eventually derived the draw from Roberts’ unlikely contribution.

Head coach Sean Fleming was unequivocal in showing pride for his young Canadian side saying “I feel really proud of the boys … great effort, (they) never gave up.”

“I felt we didn't have a lot of luck on Sunday, definitely today. We deserved the tie.”

Canada lost its opening match last Sunday to Uruguay 3-0 despite having several chances to pounce. They will take on Rwanda Saturday. Top two teams from each group and the four best third place teams from the six groups will advance to the Round of 16.

Uruguay beat Rwanda Wednesday 1-0 to lead Group C with six points. England is now second on four, Canada sits third with a single and Rwanda remains without a point in the tournament.

Looking ahead to the Rwanda match Fleming said “we are going to enjoy this tonight but first thing tomorrow we are going to get ready. Rwanda is a very good side.”

Four Toronto FC Academy players appeared for Canada in this match. Joining Roberts were defender Parker Seymour, and attackers Michael Petrasso and Sergio Camargo. Petrasso vacated the pitch at the 72nd minute and Camargo came in at the 85th.

Scoring Summary

ENG - Adam Morgan 46’
CAN - Sadi Jalali 50’
ENG - Blair Turgott 77’
CAN - Quillan Roberts 87’

Canada - Quillan Roberts, Parker Seymour,Daniel Stanese, Luca Gasparotto, Adam Polakiewicz, Samuel Piette (Sergio Camargo 85’), Bryce Alderson (Matteo Pasquotti 86’), Yassin Essa, Michael Petrasso (Chris Nanco 72’), Keven Aleman, Sadi Jalali ... Substitutes not used: Chad Bush (GK), Ismail Benomar, Marco Lapenna, Omari Morris, Jay Chapman, Alex Halis

England - Jordan Pickford, Jordan Cousins, John Lundstram (Blair Turgott, 69’), Nathaniel Chalboah, Raheem Sterling, Nick Powell (Max Clayton 58’), Jake Forster-Caskey, Adam Morgan, Sam Magri, Nathan Redmond (Jack Dunn 81’), Matthew Regan ... Substitutes not used:Ben Garrat (GK), Tyrell Belford (GK), Bradley Smith, Adam Jackson, Hallam Hope, George Evans, Alex Henshall

*Toronto FC Academy player