ENGLAND U21 have booked their place in the Euros final after beating Israel this evening.
Aston Villa’s Cameron Archer rounded off a fantastic 3-0 win for Lee Carsley’s men.
Cole Palmer doubled the Young Lions’ lead after Morgan Gibbs-White opened the scoring just before half-time.
- RESULT: England U21s 3-0 Israel U21s
- England U21s XI: Trafford, Thomas, Colwill, Harwood-Bellis, Gibbs-White, Smith Rowe, Gordon, Garner, Jones, Palmer, Gomes
- Israel U21s XI: Zarfati, Lemkin, Cohen, Gandelman, Jaber, Azoulay, Gloukh, Hajaj, Revivo, Layous, Turgeman
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See you for the final
That’s our coverage of England’s 3-0 semi-final win vs Israel over.
Morgan Gibbs-White, Cole Palmer and Cameron Archer with the goals as Lee Carsley men make the in final without conceding a goal.
The Young Lions will face Spain or Ukraine in Saturday’s showpiece.
Re-join us for coverage of that huge clash in just three days.
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Lions Roar
In years gone by, England would have been rattled by an early penalty miss and wilted to another hard-luck-story exit, had they somehow managed to make it this far.
But Lee Carsley’s Young Lions bear no resemblance to sides of the recent past.
And that is why they will go into Saturday’s Under-21s Euros final, their first for 14 years and only fourth ever, expecting to win and win in style.
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First final since 2009
It is England’s first Under-21 final since losing to Germany 4-0 in 2009.
The team back 14 years featured Micah Richards, Kieran Gibbs, James Milner, Mark Noble and Theo Walcott.
Six of the German side went on the win the World Cup in 2014, such as Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng, Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil.
Player Ratings
This is how SunSport rated the England team tonight.
Starting XI:
- James Trafford – 6
- James Garner – 6
- Taylor Harwood-Bellis – 7
- Levi Colwill – 8
- Angel Gomes – 8
- Curtis Jones – 8
- Cole Palmer – 8
- Emile Smith Rowe – 7
- Morgan Gibbs-White – 9 (Man of the Match)
- Anthony Gordon – 7
Subs:
- Archer – 8
- Elliott – 6
- Skipp – 6
- Madueke – 7
- Doyle – 6
England’s 10-0
Ten goals scored and zero goals conceded.
It has been nothing less than ideal for England en route to the final.
They have beaten the holders Germany, a talented Portuguese team and the youthful Israel as they enjoyed a great run to the semi-finals.
Lee Carsley has formed a team with a good blend of experience, quality and a group that has wonderful togetherness.
Sensational England
A special night for England and a fantastic performance.
On the ball, the Young Lions are superb and things start with Colwill and Hardwood-Bellis at the base of the team, who are both comfortable in possession.
Gomes and Jones work hard in midfield and progress it well to a frightening front four.
Gibbs-White, Gordon, Palmer and Smith Rowe have a balance of pace and skills, they all combine well as they rotate as a quartet and broke down a well-drilled Israel side.
England are just as good without the ball and are yet to concede a goal in the tournament.
Credit: EPA Full Time: England U21 3-0 Israel U21
England are in the final.
Gibbs-White, Palmer and Archer with the goals.
Israel were a tough side to play with their 11-men behind the ball style but England broke them down with pure quality.
Spain or Ukraine will meet England in the final on Saturday evening.
Credit: PA England U21 3-0 Israel U21
90+2. Two minutes remaining.
England have showed their quality throughout and now they keep possession and see out the game.
Carsley looks delighted on the touchline.
Madueke has been lively since coming on.
GOAL: England U21 3-0 Israel U21 – Archer scores
90. Game, set and match. England reach the final in style.
Wonderful play again with Israel carved open.
Palmer turns provider as he rolls it back to Archer and he strikes first time into the top corner.
Quality display from England – they have blown away a tough to beat and talented Israel side.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21 – Subs
88. Jones is off for Doyle.
And Israel see Turgeman and Gandelman go off.
To be replaced by Abu Rumi and Ferede.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
87. England could get another on the counter attack as could Israel as they surge and commit bodies forward.
Palmer this time looking for a shot but can’t find the space.
There is an end-to-end feel about this now.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
85. Big chance for Israel.
Trafford’s clearance is sloppy and it hands Israel the ball.
Gloukh shows his skill again, hitting an-inch perfect cross towards Khalaili at the back stick.
His header is saved well by Trafford, who grasps the ball with relief.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21 – Yellow Card
83. Lemkin is next in the book for wrestling Archer after a smart turn.
Israel hopes are fading here.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21 – Yellow Card
81. Israel race away using all their speed.
Gloukh slides Gomo in-behind and Colwill pulls him back.
He gets a yellow card.
The free-kick from Revivo is off target and does not trouble Trafford.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21 – Subs
79. More England changes ahead of the final.
Gibbs-White and Gomes go off.
Boss Carsley brings on Madueke and Skipp to see out the win and clean sheet.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
78. Worth a try.
Jones sees Zarfati off his line and goes for the spectacular from around 40 years.
It goes high over the bar but shows the belief England will go into the final with.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
77. Wonderful from Gomes.
He has had a great game in the heart of midfield and has battled well, winning a number of challenges.
Gomes slides in again and stops an Israel counter.
The Lille star and Jones have a nice balance in midfield and it gives attacking talent like Gibbs-White confidence to roam forward.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21 – Subs
74. Gordon and Smith Rowe come off.
Perhaps being saved for the final?
Archer and Elliott come on.
Israel make a change too, Azoulay is off for Bilu.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
73. Nearly 3-0.
Gibbs-White again pulling the strings and creating chances.
He slides Gordon in but he is offside, his shot is saved anyway.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
71. Half chance for Israel as Revivo gets away from Thomas and crosses.
Colwill smashes it clear at the front post.
Luzon’s men know they need a goal… and fast.
England U21 2-0 Israel U21
68. England are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and are 2-0 up.
Israel are known for their defending and now need to find two goals.
This could become a bigger scoreline if Israel come out and look for a way back.
Credit: Getty
GOAL: England U21 2-0 Israel U21 – Palmer Scores
66. The goal is given. England are closing in on the final.
It was a wonderful driving run by Gibbs-White and he played Smith Rowe in perfectly – he is judged to be in line with the defence.
He plays it across the box and Palmer is on hand with a smart finish to squeeze it in from a tight angle.
Huge celebrations.
England U21 1-0 Israel U21 – VAR Checking Goal
63. Beautiful football from England.
Gibbs-White slides a ball into Smith Rowe and he passes it across the face of the goal.
Palmer is at the back post and he slides in to poke it home.
But celebrations are cut short with the offside flag up.
The replays show it was tight on Smith Rowe and VAR is having a lengthy look.
England U21 1-0 Israel U21
61. Disappointing from Israel as they see two different attacks break down due to good defending by Colwill.
The centre-back has great ability with the ball at his feet and looks so confident in possession.
He tries to set Palmer away with a long ball over the top but it runs out of play.
England U21 1-0 Israel U21
59. England are keeping the ball so well and showing their quality.
Palmer and Gibbs-White are doing well with Jones circulating the ball well.
Israel are bringing to foul regularly now to break up the passing moves.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
