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Leeds United’s Lewis Cook scores their first goal (Reuters)
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Bournemouth midfielder scored opener for England in latest under-20 encournter.

Lewis Cook scored an impressive goal for England’s under-20 side, netting his first goal in over a year.

The midfielder has had a frustrating season with Bournemouth since signing from Leeds United last summer in a big money move.

Bournemouth's Lewis Cook in action with Valencia's Alvaro MedranBournemouth’s Lewis Cook in action with Valencia’s Alvaro Medran

Injuries and the signing of Jack Wilshere on loan have blocked his chances for the Premier League side, and the FIFA under-20 World Cup represents a chance for Cook to end his season on a high.

Selected as part of Aidy Bothroyd’s starting XI for the fixture with Guinea, Cook rifled home an eye catching long range strike which cushioned in off the post to leave the goalkeeper with no chance.

England could only draw the game 1-1 but remain well placed in their group, with four points from a possible six.

Leeds United’s Lewis Cook scores their first goalLewis Cook scores rarely, but spectacularly

Seeing Cook find the back of a net brought back memories for observing Leeds fans, who could only wonder what might have been had the midfielder stayed at the club.

Leeds missed out on the play-offs by one place, finishing seventh, an impressive achievement without their star man.

While thrilled to see Cook begin to fulfil his potential and take a step toward representing England at senior level one day, Leeds fans could not help but express their feelings of regret at seeing him get on the scoresheet…