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      Nurnberg 1 Arsenal 1 LIVE RESULT: Havertz makes debut as Jorginho scores horror own goal in first pre-season friendly

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      ARSENAL have started pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Nurnberg in Germany.Jorginho has put the ball in his own net after a horror moment at the start of the second half.
      Buakyo Saka opened the scoring with an emphatic finish into the bottom corner.

      Match result: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      Nurnberg XI: Mathenia, Lawrence, Geis, Hayashi, Moller Daehli, Okunuki, Marquez, Valentini, Duah, Brown, Handwerker
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwor, Partey, Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Nelson, Nketiah

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      Auf Wiedersehen from Bavaria
      That draws a line under Arsenal’s first official friendly of the summer, but the action only ramps up from here.
      The Gunners are back with a game against an MLS All-Stars side in the early hours of next Thursday, and then face giants Barcelona and Manchester United while on their US tour.
      Then it’s back home for the Emirates Cup, and the opportunity for some pre-season silverware – but it will mean nothing if Martin Odegaard isn’t lifting a real trophy come next May.
      The new campaign will be here before you know, and you won’t miss a kick of it with us here at SunSport.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.
      Extra! Read all about it!
      Before we sign off for the night, why not take in Mark Irwin’s match report as Arsenal – and star boy Bukayo Saka – return for pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Nurnberg.
      It took Arsenal just seven minutes to establish their authority when Bukayo Saka ran on to Ben White’s ball over the top before cutting inside and firing a low shot into the far corner. Coming less than a month after his international hat-trick in the 7-0 win against North Macedonia, it was a welcome sign that the England star has not lost his goal touch.Mark IrwinThe Sun

      Ode-ar! Arsenal concerns for captain
      The result of tonight’s friendly was always going to be inconsequential with Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta simply hoping for a good pre-season workout for his players.
      However, his side had barely made it through the pre-match warm-up before being struck with another injury blow.
      Captain Martin Odegaard was forced to pull out of the encounter with a knock sustained before kick-off, and he was later seen limping heavily away from the dugout.
      Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Rob Holding, Marquinhos all missed the match in Bavaria with various knocks, but are expected to be back in contention for next Thursday’s game against the MLS All-Stars that kicks off the club’s US tour.
      However, Oleksandr Zinchenko faces longer on the treatment table, and is unlikely to be available until later this month.

      Saka special but Kai struggles
      How about some quickfire thoughts following tonight’s friendly between Arsenal and Nurnberg in Bavaria:
      Pros

      Saka oozing class
      Saliba’s return to action
      Nwaneri spearheading bright future

      Cons

      Balogun’s finishing
      Hein’s nerves
      Havertz anonymous on first appearance

      By Jorg! Who scored equaliser?
      It’s rare that pre-season friendlies provoke such talking points, but debate is raging following Arsenal’s draw with Nurnberg with everyone wanting to know just who scored the goal that cancelled out Bukayo Saka’s opener?
      To the naked eye, it does look as though midfielder Jorginho pushes the ball back into his own net from 30 yards after being sent a difficult pass from goalkeeper Karl Hein.
      But some viewers believe that the Italian’s attempted flick around the corner cannoned off nearby Nurnberg forward Kanji Okunuki and into the empty goal.
      Still unsure? Why not decide for yourself.
      Full time – Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      Arsenal’s first official friendly of the summer ends in a stalemate.
      The Gunners dominated possession throughout but couldn’t add to Bukayo Saka’s early opener.
      And in a second half of multiple substitutions, Nurnberg hit back in bizarre fashion.
      Kanji Okunuki is claiming the equaliser, but Jorginho appeared to be the player who found his own net from 35 yards out after receiving a poor pass from his wayward goalkeeper, Karl Hein.
      Both sides had chances to win it with the biggest culprit being Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun.
      The striker was all the rage on loan in France last season, but twice miscued in front of an open goal here to leave onlookers questioning the hype.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      90+2. Down the other end, only an excellent Walters block denies Goller the chance to convert from close range.
      And that will be that.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      90. Oh, Folarin Balogun!
      The Arsenal striker should have won it in the final seconds of the match, but for the second time in this second half, he fluffs his lines in front of an open goal.
      The American international appeared to have done everything right as he raced on to a through ball and skipped around the goalkeeper.
      However, with the goal gaping, Balogun steered his shot into the side netting on the wrong side of the near post, much to the dismay of the travelling fans.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      88. Castrop goes close to winning it for Nurnberg.
      The substitute takes on Goller’s cut back first time, but his whipped shot is just too high as it fizzes over Hein’s goal.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      85. I thought it was something of a stunt when Mikel Arteta made Ethan Nwaneri the Premier League’s youngest ever player away at Brentford season.
      I was wrong. The 16-year-old really is very, very good.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      83. An expertly-timed tackle from Trusty denies Nurnberg a smash-and-grab second on the counter.
      That was much more incisive from the American international, who spent last season on loan at Birmingham City.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      81. Cedric finally gets his delivery right on a corner from the left, and sees his cross met by the head of Balogun.
      On this occasion, the striker’s effort loops high over the crossbar.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      79. A lot of these Arsenal youngsters have fitted seamlessly into the game in terms of the quick passing and intricate triangles of movement that Mikel Arteta enjoys.
      The future’s looks bright down at the Emirates.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      77. It’s been ten minutes or so since Arsenal made some substitutions so here’s two more for you.
      Another 16-year-old, midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly, is on along with 18-year-old defender Reuell Walters.
      On this occasion, Ben White and Eddie Nketiah are the men to make way.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      76. Into the final quarter of an hour, and while this year’s encounter between the clubs has lacked the goals of last July’s meeting, there have been a number of mind-boggling moments to enjoy.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      74. Oh wow! Now Nurnberg hit the crossbar!
      Hein fails to hold on to a stunning, swerving drive from 35 yards out, and following it in Lohkemper loops the rebound against the woodwork.
      What is happening out there?!
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal 
      72. I’ll tell you what…
      …incredibly, Nurnberg fancy their changes of winning this game.
      Out of nowhere, they suddenly find themselves with a four-on-three counter but get the final pass wrong at the vital moment.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal – Trusty yellow card
      70. An inauspicious start for substitute Auston Trusty, who suffers the ignominy of being booked in a pre-season friendly.
      The American receives a yellow card for clumsily tripping an opponent during a rare Nurnberg attack.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      68. Nurnberg make too many changes to count, but it did look as though about 15 players just came on for the home side.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      67. That Jorginho own-goal from outside of his penalty area is an early contender for this summer’s Lee Dixon Memorial award.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
      65. Among those chaotic couple of minutes, Arsenal made another couple of changes with Ethan Nwaneri and Auston Trusty on.
      The pair replaced Fabio Vieira and Gabriel.
      Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal – Jorginho own-goal!
      63. An own-goal!
      Or should I say, an own-gLOL!
      In a ridiculous passage of play, reserve goalkeeper Karl Hein emerges from his area to take possession.
      Under the slightest pressure, the Estonian sends a heavy pass towards Jorginho, who responds with a confusing touch-come-pass to… no-one.
      With Hein out of his goal, the stopper can only watch on as the ball rolls back beyond him and into the empty net from 30 yards out.
      Somehow, Nurnberg are level, and they still haven’t had a shot on target.

      Nurnberg 0-1 Arsenal
      61. Balogun hits the post!
      Somehow the substitute is presented with an open goal, and while the angle is against him, he should do better than clatter his effort against the woodwork.
      Nurnberg 0-1 Arsenal
      59. Almost a rare goal from Cedric!
      The Portuguese defender skips inside from the right, and curls an effort just wide of the far post.
      It makes a change for the right-back, whose introductions as a sub during his loan spell at Fulham almost inevitably resulted in a goal for the opposition.
      Nurnberg 0-1 Arsenal
      57. Despite the multitude of changes, the second half has continued in the same pattern as the first – with Nurnberg unable to get a touch of the football.
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      Nurnberg vs Arsenal LIVE: Arteta names strong side for first pre-season clash with Saka and Saliba starting – stream, TV

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      ARSENAL get their pre-season tour underway against German outfit Nurnberg TONIGHT – and fans could see some new faces in action.Mikel Arteta has named a strong side with the likes of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba starting.
      Kai Havertz is expected to feature in Germany following his £65million transfer from Chelsea.

      Kick off time: 6pm BST
      TV channel/live stream: Arsenal.com
      Nurnberg XI: To follow…
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwor, Partey, Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Nelson, Nketiah

      Kai Havertz could make his debut for Arsenal against NurnbergCredit: Getty
      But ultimately, Mikel Arteta would have been gutted to see his side pipped to the title by Treble-winning Manchester City.
      However, it’s time for the Gunners to turn over a new leaf which starts with a tough test against German outfit Nurnberg.
      Furthermore, the addition of Kai Havertz and the imminent Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice arrivals will be a massive boost to the squad.
      When is Nurnberg vs Arsenal?

      Nurnberg’s friendly fixture against Arsenal will take place TODAY – Thursday, July 13.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm BST.
      Max-Morlock-Stadion in Germany is the chosen arena for this match and it can host approximately 50,000 fans.
      Arsenal ran out 5-3 winners when the sides last met in a mouthwatering summer contest.

      What TV channel it on and can it be live streamed?

      Nurnberg vs Arsenal will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      However, fans can stream the entire action on Arsenal.com channel which will be priced at £5.99.
      You can also stream the match on the Arsenal App which can be downloaded for free on your mobile or tablet devices.

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      Same look for rejuvenated Gunners
      Here’s how we expect Mikel Arteta’s team to line up tonight in Germany – in very much the same shape that we’ve become accustomed to seeing the Gunners in under the Spanish coach.

      Arteta names strong Arsenal side
      With just under 75 minutes until kick-off, the Arsenal team for tonight’s friendly has been announced – and it looks tasty.
      England internationals Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White and Bukayo Saka all get the nod, club captain Martin Odegaard is involved from the off, Reiss Nelson starts after his recent contract extension and William Saliba is back after his lengthy injury absence.
      Meanwhile, Eddie Nketiah has been chosen as the man to lead the line while former Brighton man Leandro Trossard is part of the midfield three.
      New signing Kai Havertz is on the bench alongside the likes of Gabriel Jesus, the in-demand Folarin Balogun, and 16-year-olds Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.

      Gunners ready for friendly fire
      Good afternoon and welcome to live coverage of Arsenal’s first official friendly of pre-season.
      Mikel Arteta’s men tonight take on FC Nurnberg at the Max-Morlock-Stadion as they sign off on their time training in Germany.
      The Premier League runners up have taken a 30-man squad with them to the Bavaria, and for travelling supporters the game could offer a first glimpse of Kai Havertz in an Arsenal shirt.
      Just over a year ago, the North London side made the same trip when a 5-3 victory over the 2. Bundesliga club kickstarted what would became a long, memorable but ultimately heartbreaking campaign.
      Now the Gunners are preparing to do it all over again, but this time have their sights on going one place better.
      Deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber have yet to be concluded yet their imminent arrivals has those at Emirates Stadium buzzing with anticipation.
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      Man Utd 2 Leeds 0 LIVE RESULT: United get pre-season underway with youngsters Emeran and Hugill on the scoresheet

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have begun pre-season with a 2-0 win over Leeds.Youngsters Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill combined to give the Red Devils a winning start in Oslo.
      Mason Mount made his first start for United, while Lisandro Martinez played his first 45 minutes after a long period on the sidelines.

      Match result: Man United 2-0 Leeds
      TV channel/Stream: MUTV
      Man Utd second-half XI: Kovar, Williams, Gore, Shoretire, Fish, Savage, Hugill, Jurado, Emeran, Hansen-Aaroen, Bennett
      Leeds XI: Klaesson, Hjelde, Drameh, Cooper, Mullen, Gyabi, Shackleton, Greenwood, Poveda, Sinisterra, Georginio

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      Boss lays out plans for next game
      Erik ten Hag spoke about how pleased he was to see the performance from his squad today and how well the youngsters played in the second half.
      The Dutch manager said that in their next pre-season friendly against Lyon at Hampden Park, it is unlikely that any of the international players who have had an extended rest will feature in this game.
      He was happy to finally see Mason Mount make his Man Utd debut and feels he has a lot to offer the side this season.
      Credit: Getty
      Mount pleased with donning the top
      The new signing was asked what it was like playing in the position he did today in the centre of midfield:
      I like playing that position, being able to drop in behind and get a chance to shoot. But it’s also good to get involved in the middle park too. Amazing support turned up for us today, we got a good win, it was a good start.Mason MountMan Utd
      Varane pleased with honour
      Raphael Varane spoke about what it meant today to him, getting to skipper the side and wearing the shirt in memory of Gordon McQueen.
      “It is an honour to captain the side. There is no such thing as a friendly game so it was good to get a win.”
      The ex-Real Madrid centre back will be hoping he can have an injury-free season and focus on trophies for Man Utd.
      Boss knows what lays ahead for him
      Daniel Farke will have learnt a lot from today’s pre-season friendly.
      There were lots of positives for Leeds Utd, in particular, the second half performance of Mateo Joseph on the left-wing.
      He constantly caused problems for Man Utd and show some direct play, running at defenders.
      Dan James did the same on the right but it remains to be seen if the player will be willing to play in the Championship.
      Credit: Getty
      FT: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
      Goals from Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill seal victory in the first pre-season game for Man Utd.
      In particular, young French player Emeran will have impressed Erik ten Hag in this game.
      His ability to cut inside from the left onto his stronger foot and cause problems for Leeds Utd will have impressed the boss.
      Isak Hansen-Aaroen showed his creativity in the centre of park, setting up the first goal for Noam Emeran.
      FT: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
      It is a comfortable win for Man Utd in Norway.
      Erik ten Hag fields two different sides in each half, both dominating their opposition today.
      In the end it was the youngsters who impressed and got the goals to seal victory today.
      Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
      88. Savage clips a ball over the top of the defence towards Hugill.
      He takes the ball in his stride but the flag goes up for offside.
      The replay shows that was the wrong decision.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
      86. It is important that Man Utd keep their clean sheet now.
      This is all about seeing the game out.
      Emeran has looked really impressive since his goal down the right flank for the Red Devils.
      Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
      84. Erik ten Hag will be overjoyed with this second half performance.
      There are a few players out there who have shown the Dutchman that they are capable of playing a part this season.
      This is what pre-season is all about, taking your chance to impress the boss.
      Man Utd 2-0 Leeds Utd
      82. Emeran does brilliantly down the right hand side before slotting the ball into the Leeds box.
      It is straight into the path of Hugill, who is onside, as he strokes it passed the keeper.
      Great move and a composed finish by the youngster.
      Goal – Joe Hugill (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
      78. Shoretire plays a great flick into the path of Williams.
      He goes sprinting down the touchline but is adjudged to have taken the ball out of play.
      Leeds counter attack with James who looks to cut inside and bend one in the top corner with his left foot.
      He cannot keep the effort down as the keeper watches it sail over the crossbar.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
      76. The ball is threaded in behind the Man Utd defence for Bamford to run onto.
      He takes the ball around the keeper and slides it towards goal.
      It is blocked on the line by Fish but the linesman’s flag goes up for offside.
      Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
      74. Joseph is looking to most dangerous player for Leeds.
      He works it well on the left and feeds it to Gray.
      Archie Gray strikes a thunderous shot from the edge of the box which is just into the side netting.
      Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
      72. Joseph comes running forward, weaving his way around the United defence.
      They manage to get players in front of him at the expense of a corner.
      As the ball is swung in, it is dealt with well by the Man Utd defence.
      Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
      70. Man Utd are looking to come forward more and more now.
      That goal seems to have given the confidence to show their talents.
      Erik ten Hag will be pleased with what he seeing from his young players.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd
      68. Great play by Hansen-Aaroen in the centre of the park, slotting the ball into the path of Emeran.
      Although the replay shows he may have just been offside, no VAR here, and let the ball run into his path before slotting home.
      Great composure by the young Frenchman.
      Goal – Noam Emeran (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      66. Man Utd are starting to grow into this half.
      Knocking the ball around well, looking to get up the pitch.
      Savage is all over the place at the moment, still trying to work out what position he is actually playing.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      64. This has been a half of very few chances so far.
      Leeds look dangerous with the pace of Dan James down the right wing.
      Man Utd come forward for the first time and Hugill does well to get into the box but the keeper dives at his feet winning the ball.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      62. The corner is swung in to the centre of the box.
      Kovar comes to collect well under pressure.
      The young keeper has done well whenever called upon so far.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      60. This will be a good test for the United youngsters here.
      Leeds have a lot more experience in their side in this half.
      Patrick Bamford up front will certainly test the defence.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      58. Dan James does well down the right wing.
      He cuts the ball across the box dangerously but Kovar does well to come and collect.
      Good goalkeeping.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      56. Leeds manage to win a corner as Ayling’s cross is blocked.
      The corner finds Struijk who has a free header.
      He gets it all wrong and takes his eye off the ball and heads it harmlessly wide.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      54. Savage is penalised for a late challenge.
      Like father like son with that one.
      Joseph did well to take the ball passed the player one swift movement.
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      Man Utd 0 Leeds 0 LIVE SCORE: Latest updates Erik ten Hag makes ELEVEN changes for second-half – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Leeds will reignite their bitter rivalry in a tasty pre-season match RIGHT NOW – and Erik ten Hag has made eleven changes at half-time.Amad Diallo, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, looked the brightest in the first-half but failed to break the deadlock.
      Mason Mount made his first start for United, while Lisandro Martinez played his first 45 minutes after a long period on the sidelines.

      Kick-off time: 4pm
      TV channel/Stream: MUTV
      Man Utd first-half XI: Heaton, Martinez, Varane, Wan-Bissaka, Mainoo, Fernandez, Forson, Hannibal, Mount, Sancho, Amad
      Leeds first-half XI: Klaesson, Hjelde, Drameh, Cooper, Mullen, Gyabi, Shackleton, Greenwood, Poveda, Sinisterra, Georginio

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      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      46. It is a youthful Man Utd team in this half.
      Plenty of players looking to impress Erik ten Hag.
      Leeds Utd will be looking to get at their opponents more.
      Kick-off: Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      Leeds Utd are making a number of changes for the second half also.
      Both sides are looking to utilise their full squads.
      Man Utd get the second half underway.
      HT: Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      We expect to see wholesale changes from Man Utd in the second half.
      Erik ten Hag is rumoured to be making eleven changes here.
      Charlie Savage is going to wear the captain’s armband.
      HT: Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      That was a good run out for Man Utd in that first half.
      Players looked lively and keen to get on the ball, while running at the Leeds Utd defence, looking to stretch them.
      Mason Mount looks keen in his Red Devils’ debut, making tackles and looking to link play up.
      Daniel Farke will not be too displeased from what he has seen from his side, on the rare occasions when they have managed to get forward, they have stretched the Man Utd backline.
      HT: Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      The referee brings the first half to a close.
      No stoppage time whatsoever in this friendly.
      Man Utd were the more dominant of the two sides but unable to convert any of their opportunities so far.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      43. United come forward down the left and ball is worked to Fernandez on the edge of the box.
      He tries to thread a ball into the box but it is hacked clear by Cooper.
      Farke’s side have done well to keep the threat of Man Utd at bay in this first half.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      41. Mount takes a free kick from a wide position.
      His cross is too deep and nobody can get to it.
      Hannibal tries to chase down the ball but it is played off him for a Leeds Utd goal kick.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      39. Sancho has been playing as the false nine so far today.
      It has left ten Hag’s side looking a little blunt up top.
      This is why the Dutch manager is desperate to sign a striker.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      37. Leeds play some good short passing and find Sinisterra out wide.
      Wan-Bissaka puts a good sliding challenge in to win the ball.
      Mainoo does well to win the ball back and feeds Sancho.
      He finds Amad who cuts into the box before losing the ball.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      35. Amad has been the one player who has stood out in this half.
      He looks lively and when gets the ball, runs at the defence.
      The youngster is keen to get some involvement in the first team this season and is looking to impress his manager.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      33. The intensity from Man Utd has died down somewhat now.
      Erik ten Hag’s side seem happy to pass the ball around.
      Leeds are growing in confidence, the longer the game stays goalless.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      31. Since Leeds Utd played their first game in the Premier League last season, Daniel Farke is their fifth manager.
      Mental stats.
      Sinisterra does well again down the left, causing the United backline problems.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      29. Amad does well down the right once again.
      He plays the ball to Forson who rolls it into the path of Mount on the edge of the box.
      The only person that effort is troubling is the person sat in row X.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      27. Mount has looked good in these early stages.
      Getting himself around the pitch and trying to break up play.
      Forson gets the ball down the left but a heavy touch sees the ball run through to Klaesson in the Leeds’ goal.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      25. United swing a corner into the box and the ball finds Fernandez at the back post.
      He completely misjudges the flight of the ball and heads wide.
      Big chance for United, free header at the back post.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      23. Hannibal is shown the first yellow card of the game.
      A rare sight in a pre-season friendly.
      Sancho stabs the ball through to Hannibal who looks to square it but Leeds are able to clear.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      21. Big chance for Man Utd as the ball is played to Sancho in the box.
      The ball gets caught under his feet and he lays it off instead.
      Leeds do well to get bodies in the way and block the shot.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      19. Leeds make a rare attack into the United box.
      The ball is squared to towards the centre and the defender makes a sliding block to cut out the cross.
      He almost diverts passed Heaton but the ball goes out for a corner.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      17. The last time Leeds were relegated from the Premier League, it took them 16 years to go back up.
      Daniel Farke will be hoping to make sure history does not repeat itself.
      They are playing a high line in this game, United are trying to get runners in behind them all of the time.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      15. Amad looks to slot the ball into the path of Sancho.
      As he receives the ball the linesman’s flag goes up.
      He looks a shadow of the player who really shone at Dortmund.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      13. Mason Mount dispossesses the Leeds defender some thirty yards out.
      He sees Klaesson off his line and tries to chip the keeper.
      The ball lands on the roof of the net, almost opening his account for the club.
      Close.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      11. Amad does well down the right and cuts inside before squaring to Hannibal.
      From no more than six yards out, he fires an effort in but Klaesson makes a fantastic point-blank save.
      Early chance for the Red Devils.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      9. Amad tries to get behind the Leeds’ backline.
      He sets off too early and is caught offside.
      Man Utd are looking to attack whenever the chance presents itself.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      7. Leeds Utd get a feel for the ball as they see some possession.
      The lilywhites look to get forward for the first time in the game.
      Daniel Farke looks on from the touchline.
      Man Utd 0-0 Leeds Utd
      5. Mason Mount is taking the free kicks and corners in the early stages.
      The new signing is try to get on the ball as much as possible.
      In the early stages it is all Man Utd as Leeds chase shadows.
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      F1 British Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Max Verstappen races to Silverstone win while Lewis Hamilton secures P3 – latest

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      THE British Grand Prix is underway RIGHT NOW and Max Verstappen is racing ahead once again.The Dutchman increased his mammoth lead at the top of the F1 driver standings after winning the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend.
      British favourite Lewis Hamilton is aiming to end his 18-month winless streak on home soil but will start seventh on the grid.

      Start time: 3pm BST
      TV channel: Channel 4/ Sky Sports F1
      FREE live stream: All 4
      Grid: 1 Verstappen, 2 Norris, 3 Piastri, 4 Leclerc, 5 Sainz, 6 Russell, 7 Hamilton, 8 Albon, 9 Alonso, 10 Gasly, 11 Hulkenberg, 12 Stroll, 13 Ocon, 14 Sargeant, 15 Bottas, 16 Perez, 17 Tsunoda, 18 Guanyu, 19 De Vries, 20 Magnussen

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      British Grand Prix results
      Max Verstappen wins the British Grand Prix for the first time.

      Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
      Lando Norris (McLaren)
      Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
      Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
      George Russell (Mercedes)

      Max Verstappen wins the British Grand Prix
      Lap 51/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Norris receives a black and white chequered flag for track limits.
      He needs to be careful until the end of the race as a five second penalty would put him behind Hamilton and Piastri.
      Verstappen’s lead on Norris is now 3.4 seconds.
      Lap 49/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Hamilton is struggling with grip on his tyres.
      It seems the soft compound has its drawbacks when they are very hot.
      his team tell him if you cool them down the grip will return.
      Verstappen still leads the way at the front.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lap 47/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      It seems the right choice of tyre was the hard compound.
      Lando Norris is certainly working well with it.
      The gap between him and Hamilton is up to 1.7 seconds.
      Lap 45/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      There is no time to rest for Norris as Hamilton is right on his tail.
      The main aim for the McLaren driver now is to hold him off until the chequered flag.
      We could be seeing two British drivers on the podium as it stands.
      Lap 43/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Verstappen has a 2.635 second lead over Norris in second.
      Hamilton is just 0.639 seconds behind Norris.
      DRS has been enabled after the safety car going back in.
      Lap 41/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      The safety car has gone back in.
      We have a titanic battle between Norris and Hamilton.
      The former world champion tries to take the McLaren several times on the corners.
      Lando Norris manages to hold him off.
      Lap 39/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      It is the Mercedes cars that now box in Piastri.
      Hamilton is in third place and Russell in fifth.
      Lando Norris still sits in second place.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lap 37/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Magnussen is only the second person to retire from today’s race.
      The safety car is still out as they look to remove his car from the track.
      This is going to leave us with a real race to the finish once it goes back in.
      Lap 35/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      There is a safety car out as they look to clear the car of Magnussen from the track.
      Drivers are taking advantage of this to pit.
      Soft tyres seem to be the choice of most drivers now.
      Lewis Hamilton is up to third place now.
      Lap 33/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Some great driving from George Russell as he takes Charles Leclerc on the corner.
      His medium compound tyres giving him far more grip than the hard tyres of the Ferrari.
      Oscar Piastri is in fifth place after his pit stop.
      Lap 31/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Oscar Piastri heads into the pits.
      Mercedes made a huge mistake with a slow pit stop for Russell preventing him from coming out ahead of Leclerc.
      Lewis Hamilton currently sits in third place.
      Lap 29/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      McLaren must be over the moon with how Norris and Piastri are driving.
      They have taken their form from qualifying into the race.
      Verstappen is, as ever, having his own race again but did anyone expect any different, probably not.
      Lap 27/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Verstappen now has a 6.9 second lead over Norris.
      No doubt he will want to build enough of a lead that he can pit and still come out in first place.
      Only four cars have pitted so far in the race.
      Credit: AFP
      Lap 25/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      A lot of drivers seem to be trying to have a one stop race.
      McLaren are asking Lando Norris how his tyres are holding up.
      The hard tyre doesnt seem to firing up well today as Charles Leclerc is back in twelfth place after pitting.
      Lap 23/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Max Verstappen his leading the way with a 5.2 second gap to second placed Lando Norris.
      Oscar Piastri has managed to get himself a 5.1 second lead over fourth placed George Russell.
      Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton is trying to catch Carlos Sainz.
      Lap 21/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Verstappen asks on the radio if they are continuing with the intended strategy as he sees a Ferrari pitting.
      He must have seen that on one of the fan screens driving around the track.
      Russell still has not pitted and is one of the only drivers out there on soft tyres.
      Lap 19/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Leclerc is given the ‘box, box’ order by his team.
      Ferrari may be trying the two stop strategy for this race.
      Hamilton is complaining about problems with his battery charging.
      Lap 17/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      There is a real battle between the Mercedes and Ferraris out there.
      Sainz is trying to catch Russell, while the Mercedes driver is trying to get passed Charles Leclerc.
      Verstappen now has a 3.7 second lead over Norris.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lap 15/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Verstappen has now built a lead of 2.8 seconds.
      For a brief moment, part of you believed Norris could pull off the impossible, not so much now.
      Russell is starting putting pressure on Charles Leclerc in fourth.
      Lap 13/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      The potential of rain is somewhat of an issue for Russell on the soft tyres.
      He would not want to pit and change onto new tyres only to have to come in again to go onto intermediates due to rain.
      Sergio Perez is moving up the field, currently in 11th place after starting 15th on the grid.
      Lap 11/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Esteban Ocon has retired from the race.
      Some rain is forecast to be joining us soon.
      Verstappen looks comfortable in his lead but the weather could change all of that.
      Lap 9/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      On the team radio, McLaren tell Norris that Piastri is going to hold his position to protect them from the drivers behind.
      Russell started on the soft tyres, which are only predicted to last 10 laps, so could come in to pit soon.
      With Norris more than one second behind Verstappen, he has lost that DRS advantage now.
      Lap 7/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
      Norris is unable to resist the Red Bull as he ghosts past the McLaren.
      The defending world champion immediately builds up a 0.912 second lead over Lando Norris.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton uses DRS well to overtake Alonso and move into 7th place.
      Credit: AFP
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      Edwin van der Sar hospital updates — Man Utd legend suffers brain haemorrhage as football world rallies round Ajax star

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      EDWIN VAN DER SAR has been admitted to intensive care after suffering bleeding around the brain, his former club has confirmed.The former Manchester United legend, 52, is currently in a stable condition after falling ill while on holiday in Croatia, according to Dutch broadcaster Nos.
      Ajax released a statement confirming his condition, writing: “On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain. He’s currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a stable condition. Once there is more concrete information, an update will follow. Everyone at Ajax wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking of you.”
      Meanwhile the Red Devils – Van der Sar’s former club which he helped scoop four Premier League titles – has paid tribute to the world-famous goalie on Twitter, writing: “Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin.”
      Van der Sar most recently worked at the Eredivisie giants but left his role after the club finished third last season.
      Read our Edwin Van der Sal blog below for the latest news…
      Annemarie’s cerebral hemorrhage
      In December 2009, Edwin was given compassionate leave by Manchester United to be by his wife’s side after she suffered a brain hemorrhage.
      At the time, Annemarie’s condition was described as “very poorly” after collapsing on December 23, aged 36.
      Annemarie spent three weeks in the hospital.
      Does the couple have children together?
      The couple share two adult children together, Joe and Lynn.
      The football star’s son has previously played for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
      More on Van der Sar’s wife, Annemarie van Kesteren
      Both Annemarie and Edwin remain closely involved with the Edwin van der Sar Foundation and the Brain Foundation.
      Aside from sharing her health journey with the public, not much else is known about Annemarie, with the football stars wife appearing to prefer keeping her private life out of the spotlight.
      However, Edwin has occasionally shared pictures of his wife to his official Instagram account, @edwinvandersar1.
      In March 2023, Edwin shared a montage of sweet snaps and selfies taken with his wife to celebrate her birthday.
      Get to know Van der Sar’s wife, Annemarie van Kesteren
      Edwin van der Sar married Annemarie Van Kesteren in May 2006, in a ceremony that took place in Amsterdam.
      Annemarie, who also suffered a brain hemorrhage in 2009, is a founder of the Edwin van der Sar Foundation, alongside her husband.
      The foundation is committed to supporting people with brain injuries.
      In January 2021, the Edwin van der Sar Foundation and the Brain Foundation joined forces.
      When Van der Sar started at Man Utd
      Van der Sar joined Manchester United on June 10, 2005, for a rumored cost of £2million.
      The precise amount was not released.
      Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson regards him as the club’s finest goalkeeper since Peter Schmeichel.
      Time with Fulham
      Van der Sar chose to play in England and signed a four-year contract with newly promoted Fulham in a shock move worth £7million on August 1, 2001.
      Fulham formally revealed Van der Sar the next day.
      On August 18, 2001, he made his league debut in a 3-2 away loss to Manchester United.
      During his time with Fulham, he made 127 league appearances. In his final season with the club, he saved two penalties from Juan Pablo Ángel in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.
      His achievements for the Cottagers drew the attention of Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Time with Juventus, conclusion
      Van der Sar lost his spot in the summer of 2001 when the Bianconeri paid Parma 100billion lire (roughly £32.6million) for Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, a world record amount for a goalkeeper.
      He made it obvious that he did not want to be second-choice behind Buffon after two years in Serie A.
      Time with Juventus, continued
      During his first two seasons in Italy, he was the first-choice goalkeeper, making 66 Serie A games as Juventus were runners-up in the league twice under Carlo Ancelotti, each time with the best defensive record in the league.
      In his debut season, he won the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup and helped the team challenge for the Serie A crown.
      However, on the last day of the 1999-2000 season, Juventus lost to Perugia Calcio after Van der Sar was defeated by Alessandro Calori’s volley, allowing Lazio to surpass Juventus and win the league title by a single point.
      Time with Juventus
      Van der Sar’s status as one of Europe’s finest goalkeepers garnered interest from Manchester United, who were looking for a replacement for Peter Schmeichel.
      Nevertheless, Van der Sar transferred to the Italian side Juventus for a fee believed to be in the region of £5million.
      He made his Old Lady debut in a 1-1 tie with Reggina at the Stadio delle Alpi.
      He became the Turin club’s first non-Italian goalkeeper.
      Fan reactions to Ajax resignation
      Many words of support flooded the replies to Van de Sar’s tweet announcing his resignation from Ajax.
      One fan wrote: “The doors of Old Trafford are always open for you, Legend.”
      Another said: “Legend!! You’ll have a new job in no time.”
      ‘Dear Ajax’
      In his most recent Twitter post made on May 30, Van der Sar shared an open letter to Ajax, resigning from his role of chief executive.
      The images read in part: “I feel the need to take some distance, to get some rest, and do other things. It doesn’t feel good to take decisions about the future of this wonderful club in the coming period.
      “That is why I have decided to resign.”
      Time with Ajax, continued
      He was in goal for Ajax in the 1996 UEFA Champions League Final, although they were defeated on penalties by Juventus and had to settle for a runner-up medal.
      Van der Sar appeared in 226 games for Ajax, scoring a penalty in the 1997-98 season to seal an 8-1 victory over De Graafschap.
      He won the Dutch Football Goalkeeper of the Year in his first full season as Ajax’s No. 1 and went on to retain the trophy for the next three years.
      Time with Ajax
      Van der Sar, who was born in Voorhout, began his career with Foreholte before moving on to VV Noordwijk.
      He was brought to the notice of Louis van Gaal at a somewhat late age, and he later signed for Ajax.
      Despite his late arrival, he spent time in the reserve team before being called up to the main team by Louis van Gaal.
      He had a long and successful career with them, winning the 1991-92 UEFA Cup (albeit as a reserve, making no appearances in the run) and the 1994-95 UEFA Champions League (by now the starting goalkeeper), as well as the 1995 Best European Goalkeeper award, in addition to domestic honours.
      Teams Van der Sars has represented
      Throughout his time as a successful goalkeeper, Van der Sars has seen a variety of teams.
      Here is a list of each of the teams he has represented:

      Ajax
      Juventus
      Fulham
      Machester United
      Dutch national team

      One of the best footballers ever
      Van der Sar is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers of all time by both critics and teammates.
      He is also one of the most successful players in history, having won 26 major trophies throughout his career, most of which he earned with Ajax and Manchester United.
      During the 2008-09 season, he established a world record by going 1,311 minutes without allowing a league goal.
      He is also the oldest Premier League winner, having done it in 2011 at the age of 40 years and 205 days.
      Van der Sar has received several individual honors, including Best European Goalkeeper in 1995 and 2009, as well as UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year in 2009.
      Knowing how to separate one thing from another
      One fan took to Twitter to wish Van der Sar the best, despite him being “an enemy on the pitch.”
      The fan wrote: “Football is important but certain things transcend the tribal allegiances of supporters.
      “The plight of ex @ManUtd keeper Edwin van der Sar is one such occurrence after he suffered a bleed on his brain. He was the enemy on the pitch but here’s wishing him a speedy recovery.”
      Fans send in their support
      After hearing the news of Van der Sar’s hospitalisation, fans have flocked to Twitter to send shows of support.
      One fan wrote in Spanish: “Lots of encouragement to Edwin Van der San, legend of the @ManUtd, I hope that everything turns out well and that he gets well soon.”
      Mucho ánimo a Edwin Van der Sar, leyenda del @ManUtd , espero que todo salga bien y se recupere pronto ❤️ #RedDevils— Jhine RM (@jrealm14) July 7, 2023

      How many times did Van der Sar play for the Netherlands?
      Van der Sar played 130 times for the Netherlands.
      For a spell he was the European nation’s most-capped player.
      PFA also joins in tributes to Van der Sar
      The Professional Footballers’ Association also sent its well wishes,
      It tweeted: “The thoughts of everyone at the PFA are with Edwin and his family.”
      Rio Ferdinand sends his best to Man Utd legend
      Former United defender Rio Ferdinand sent his support to his old team-mate, tweeting: “Ed is a fighter.
      “Our thoughts are with the Van Der Sar family!
      More on Van der Sar
      He resigned as a professional in 2011 but returned to play for the Dutch amateur team VV Noordwijk, for whom he had previously played as a child, in 2016.
      He made 130 appearances for the Netherlands national team and was the country’s most-capped player until 2017 when Wesley Sneijder surpassed him.
      United shares message of support
      Van der Sar was reportedly in Croatia when he was taken to the hospital.
      United shared a message of support, writing: “Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin.”
      What to know about Van der Sar
      Edwin Van der Sar is a Dutch football executive and former professional player who most recently served as the chief executive of AFC Ajax, where he began his senior playing career in the early 1990s.
      He is regarded as a member of the club’s golden generation and was a member of the Ajax team that won the UEFA Champions League in 1995.
      Van Der Sar left Ajax in 1999 for Juventus, where he stayed for two years before transferring to England, first to Fulham and then to Manchester United in 2005.
      In 2008, he earned his second Champions League trophy with the club, making him one of just eight players in history to have won the competition with more than one club.
      Van der Sar was CEO of beloved Dutch club Ajax
      Van der Sar returned to Ajax in 2012 as director of marketing before being promoted four years later to CEO.
      He is also the second-highest capped Netherlands player of all-time with 130 international appearances.
      What did Van der Sar say when he left Ajax last season?
      Van der Sar most recently worked at the Eredivisie giants but left his role after the club finished third last season.
      After quitting his role he said: “After almost eleven years on the board, I am done.
      “We have experienced wonderful things together, but it has also been an incredibly tough period.
      “I am very grateful for the people I have met and worked with during my second career at Ajax, and what we have achieved and been through together. I feel the need to take some distance, to get some rest, and to do other things.
      “It doesn’t feel good to take decisions about the future of this wonderful club in the coming period. That is why I have decided to resign.”

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      England U21 3 Israel U21 0 LIVE RESULT: Lee Carsley’s Young Lions breeze to victory and secure place in Euros final

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      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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      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.
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      England U21 vs Israel U21 LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Lee Carsley’s Young Lions eye place in Euros final – FREE stream

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      ENGLAND U21 are in the semi-finals of the Euros TODAY – and they’re up against Israel. The Young Lions have been brilliant so far throughout the tournament, winning all four of their games without conceding.
      They beat Portugal 1-0 in the quarters thanks to Anthony Gordon’s first-half goal.

      Kick off: 5pm BST
      FREE live stream: UEFA website
      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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      England U21 0-0 Israel U21
      7. England win a free-kick near the corner flag and Gibbs-White crosses in.
      Colwill tries to head home but the ball is too high and he misses the target.
      England U21 0-0 Israel U21
      5. Israel commit bodies forward as their wing-backs get in at the back post.
      A deep cross causes issues and Thomas heads away for a corner.
      The resulting set-piece sees Jaber hit a shot into row Z.
      England U21 0-0 Israel U21
      3. Great stuff from England.
      Fantastic team move and movement off the ball sees Thomas fire it into Gordon.
      He looks for the run of Smith Rowe, darting into the box.
      But he is beaten to the ball by goalkeeper Zarfati as Israel get it away.
      England U21 0-0 Israel U21
      2. Israel are dropping into a deep block already and will look to frustrate England and their attacking talent.
      Again, Garner is at right-back for the Young Lions, although he is predominately a midfielder.
      Kick-off: England U21 0-0 Israel U21
      1. And the first semi-final is underway.
      England in their away strip of red get the ball rolling.
      A reminder that we do have VAR after controversy earlier in the tournament when it was not in use.
      Credit: Getty
      Talented teams
      England come in as the favourites, knocking out Portugal and Germany en route to the semi-finals, who were last times finalists.
      But there are plenty of Israeli fans inside the stadium and they are a side built on their Under-19s Euros triumph last year.
      The players are out of the tunnel and the national anthems are underway.
      Ten minutes to go
      We are all set at the Batumi Stadium… ten minutes to the kick-off.
      Credit: Getty
      Golden boot race
      Anthony Gordon has been in fine form during the tournament and he is looking to get his hands on the golden boot.
      Gordon and Emile Smith Rowe with their two goals each are chasing down Heorhiy Sudakov, who is top of the list on three.
      Meanwhile, Morgan Gibbs-White is top of assists charts with three.
      Ramsey injured
      England are without Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey as he is injured.
      He left the match versus Portugal on crutches and will also be out the final should the team make it.
      Max Aarons and Ben Johnson are also unavailable tonight due to suspensions.
      England “not favourites” – Carsley
      Young Lions manager Lee Carsley believes England are not favourites to win the Euros.
      Spain and Ukraine meet in the other semi-final.
      Carsley said: “We spoke about making sure we don’t look forward to the game too much because I’ve been there before myself as a player where you almost play the game in your mind and when you get to the game, you’re done.
      “We’re both in the semi-final and I don’t see ourselves as favourites.”
      Star man – Oscar Gloukh
      Israel will be relying heavily on Oscar Gloukh this evening.
      The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is set to for big things, having been capped six times by the Israeli senior side.
      He plays for RB Salzburg, a team with a reputation of developing young talent like Erling Haaland, and Gloukh played 17 times for them last season as they won the Austrian Premier League.
      Israel starting XI
      Manager Guy Luzon, who used to be in charge of Charlton, has selected this side to face England.
      Zarfati, Lemkin, Cohen, Gandelman, Jaber, Azoulay, Gloukh, Hajaj, Revivo, Layous, Turgeman
      Team News
      England line-up like this for the semi-final.
      Trafford (GK), Garner, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Thomas, Gomes, Jones, Palmer, Gibbs-White, Smith Rowe, Gordon
      Subs: Griffiths (GK), Rushworth (GK), Skipp, Archer, Branthwaite, Cresswell, Doyle, Elliot, Madueke
      Credit: Getty
      Untouchable England
      England are not just unbeaten in their four matches played so far in the tournament – they are also yet to concede a goal.
      The Man City but Burnley-linked James Trafford between the sticks has been protected by a stubborn defence in front of him involving Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Levi Colwill.
      Further up the pitch, Morgan Gibbs-White has shone and Emile Smith Rowe and Anthony Gordon have been bagging the goals.
      Results so far:

      Group Stage: England 2-0 Czechia
      Group Stage: England 2-0 Israel
      Group Stage: England 2-0 Germany
      QF: England 1-0 Portugal

      The rematch
      England met Israel just ten days ago in the group stage of the competition.
      The Young Lions won 2-0 thanks to goals from Anthony Gordon and Emile Smith Rowe.
      England were in control for much of the game and looked comfortable but Israel will be determined not to lose twice to the same opponent as they meet in Batumi, Georgia this evening.
      Israel were held by Germany and beat Czechia in their other group game.
      In the last eight, they edged the host nation Georgia on penalties 4-3.
      Israel U21s vs England U21s
      England are in action in the semi-final of the Euro Under-21 Championships this evening.
      Tonight, the Young Lions take on Israel as they look to book their place in the final on Saturday.
      Kick-off is at 5pm.
      Credit: EPA
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