Bright future for England as Under-21s conquer Europe thanks to James Trafford heroics
1 year, 6 months ago

Bright future for England as Under-21s conquer Europe thanks to James Trafford heroics

The Telegraph  

England Under-21 players raced towards James Trafford at the final whistle at Batumi Stadium. Great things are expected of the Class of ‘23 their goal came deflected off the back of Curtis Jones as the Liverpool midfielder crouched down in front of the defensive wall, diverting Cole Palmer’s free-kick. Lee Carsley’s young players join the likes of Mark Hateley, Steve Hodge and Mel Sterland as winners of the tournament from when England had previously won in 1984. Steve Holland, Southgate’s assistant, was at Nottingham Forest’s training ground and watched Morgan Gibbs-White, who has looked every inch a senior player in a youth tournament in England’s games.

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England Under-21s claim Euros glory thanks to last-gasp penalty save
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England Under-21s claim Euros glory thanks to last-gasp penalty save

The Independent  

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Trafford heroics give England U21 Euro title after win over Spain
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Trafford heroics give England U21 Euro title after win over Spain

The Hindu  

England won the under-21 European Championship for the first time since 1984 as Curtis Jones’ goal beat Spain 1-0 in Saturday’s final. In a dramatic finale in Batumi, Spain captain Abel Ruiz had a 99th-minute penalty saved by Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford to preserve England’s record of not conceding a goal all tournament. England could also have put the …

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