Israel and England remain goalless at the interval of their European Under-21 Championship Group A clash in Israel.

Spurred on by a lively home crowd, it was Israel that made the more positive start to proceedings with Munas Dabbur and Ofir Krieff both spurning half-chances in the opening five minutes of action.

Thomas Ince had the first real chance of the evening after 12 minutes, but somehow the Blackpool winger failed to make contact on a cross from Jonjo Shelvey, with the ball moving harmlessly out of play.

Israel Zaguri was next to come close for the home side, but his effort was blocked by Tom Lees at the final moment, before Krieff fired high and wide of the crossbar with 17 minutes on the clock.

Sintayehu Sallalich had a half-chance moments later on the break, but Luke Steele was down to make a smart save at his near post.

Ince had another half-chance after 30 minutes following good work from Shelvey, but the winger's effort was blocked at the final moment, before Shelvey fired wide moments later.

Danny Rose was next to come close from inside the box, but the Tottenham Hotspur defender could only strike wide of the target. The chances continued to arrive for England with Wilfried Zaha and Ince having attempts, but both were denied by Boris Kleyman.