Oxfordshire's Jordan Ayris hopes to be restored to England Under 18s’ starting line-up against Scotland in the Centenary Shield at Inverness Caledonian Thistle tomorrow (7.35pm).

The 18-year-old Bicester Community College striker, who scored England’s winner in a 1-0 victory over Wales in their last game in the tournament, came on as a half-time substitute in last week’s 4-1 friendly defeat by Poland at Zawiercie.

England were winning 1-0 at the break following a Fabio Goncalves De Abreu strike.

But Poland, who although a year younger than the England lads are all full-time professionals with Polish, German and Italian League clubs, scored four times in the second half.

Ayris, who had one chance when his back heel was deflected away in the dying minutes, said: “We didn’t play that great in the second half.”

Now he is concentrating on tomorrow’s clash against Scotland in front of the Sky TV cameras.

England know that their destiny is back in their own hands following Northern Ireland’s goalless draw with Wales.

“I think we have a good chance,” added Ayris.

“If we win our next two games we will win the shield.”