The Kravys abattoir, in Botosani, northeastern Romania, slaughters 3, 000 to 4, 000 horses annually and exports the meat to Sweden, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Poland.

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It could have been even better for the home side but Sturridge headed wide from a late cross by fellow substitute Marc Albrighton and England will take a slender lead into the second leg in Botosani on Tuesday.

BBC: England U21 2-1 Romania U21