Cumbrian goalkeeper James Trafford enjoyed another successful outing for England Under-21s - helping them to a 5-1 victory.
Trafford, from Greysouthen, was in goal for the European Under-21 Championships qualifier against Azerbaijan,
And the Burnley keeper featured in a comfortable win for Lee Carsley's Young Lions side.
Goals from Harvey Elliott (two), Noni Madueke and Jaden Philogene put England firmly in control.
The hosts denied former Carlisle United academy keeper Trafford a clean sheet when Ramin Nasirli reacted quickest to a save by the keeper to fire home late on.
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But debutant sub Archie Gray then scored to complete a convincing win for England.
It was a fifth win from six qualifying games for Trafford and his team-mates, who sit second in Group F behind Ukraine.
Next up for the Under-21s and their Cumbrian No1 is a home clash with Luxembourg next Tuesday at Bolton Wanderers' Toughsheet Community Stadium, home of 21-year-old Trafford's former loan club.
Later today, meanwhile, Carlisle United defender Seán Grehan will be hoping for international action.
The Crystal Palace loanee is in the Republic of Ireland squad for their Under-21 qualifier in San Marino. Calum Kavanagh, son of ex-Blues manager Graham, is also in the squad.
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