GOAL: City's Palmer gives England U21s lead in Euros final

After a first half stalemate, with both sides missing good chances, England finally broke the deadlock on the stroke of half time, four minutes into the first half's added five.

Manchester City youngster Cole Palmer was fouled just on the edge of the Spanish box, setting up an England free kick in a dangerous spot 25 yards out. The midfielder curled the free kick, which took a large deflection off the top of the wall, and the ball sailed past Arnau Tenas into the bottom corner.

Tensions are running high, and an ensuing scuffle just after the goal saw England's Levi Colwill get booked, and coach Ashley Cole get sent off. Despite this, the Young Lions are still yet to concede a goal in the tournament.

These two teams have met before, with England coming out the victors in the 2017 Under 17s World Cup, and it looks like some grudges may still be held by returning players. Spain are only down a goal, so we'll see who can hold their nerve in the second half.

 

July 8, 2023