England didn’t concede a SINGLE goal throughout the Under 21s tournament as goalkeeper James Trafford keeps SIX clean sheets as Young Lions are crowned as European champions for the first time in 39 years
England Under 21s have been crowned European champions after not conceding a single goal throughout the tournament.
The young Three Lions won their first trophy in 39 years with a 1-0 win over Spain in the final thanks to Curtis Jones’ goal.
England went close to conceding their first goal of the tournament when Spain were awarded a penalty in the dying moments of the game.
But goalkeeper James Trafford was the hero as he produced an incredible late double save, including one from 12 yards out.
It ensured Lee Crasley’s sixth clean sheet of the tournament having not let in a goal in their previous five games in the tournament.
The final, which took place in Georgia, was a chaotic encounter, with Morgan Gibbs-White, who had been substituted, being sent off late on, while Spain’s Antonio Blanco was also dismissed. England assistant coach Ashley Cole was sent off in the first half.
Lee Carsley’s side have shown excellent resilience during the tournament. They progressed through the group stages with 2-0 victories over Czechia, Israel and Germany.
That was followed by a 1-0 success against Portugal and a 3-0 triumph over Israel before the 1-0 win against Spain in the final.
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