Best pictures as West Brom fans turn out in force for England under 21 victory over Portugal

By Jonny Drury

Digital sports journalist

Published 24th Mar 2025, 22:00 GMT

A crowd of just under 15,000 turned out as international returned to The Hawthorns following an absence of 16 years.

Albion last played host to an England international back in 2009 - but Lee Carsley brought his under 21 talent to The Hawthorns on Monday night, as they beat Portugal 4-2.

Albion and England fans turned out in their numbers for the game, with the attendance just shy of 15,000.

Check out some of the best pictures from the evening

Action from The Hawthorns as England under 21s took on Portugal (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

A young fan in the crowd as England under 21s took on Portugal at The Hawthorns (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

England mascots get ready for the action at The Hawthorns (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

Fans watch on during England under 21s clash with Portugal at The Hawthorns (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

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