Divin Mubama scored his first two goals for England Under-21s, but Ethan Nwaneri was the architect of a 4-0 win over Moldova which took them top of their European Championship qualifying group with a second successive victory.
Arsenal attacking midfielder Nwaneri was given licence to roam in the number 10 position and provided assists for the opening two goals scored by Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens and Stoke striker Mubama in Chisinau.
He also laid on the through ball that saw debutant Josh King brought down for a 74th-minute penalty, which was converted by Mubama.
It was Nwaneri's 28th-minute run, having offloaded the ball, which took two defenders with him and allowed Gittens to cut inside on his right foot beat Victor Dordon at his near post with a shot the goalkeeper should have don