England U21s vs Netherlands U21s - LIVE!
England are through to the European Under-21 Championship final after beating Netherlands. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott was the hero for Lee Carsley’s side with two stunning second half goals either side of Noah Ohio’s equally impressive equaliser for the Dutch.
As a result, the Young Lions - who lifted the trophy two years ago - remain on course to go back-to-back as they will be back in Bratislava on Saturday to defend their European U21 Championship crown against either Germany or France. All in all, it was a largely dominant semi-final display from England, who were unfortunate not to be ahead at the break.
The breakthrough did arrive just after the hour mark when Elliott fired an effort into the top corner. The lead lasted all of 10 minutes though as substitute Noah Ohio equalised for the Netherlands with his very first touch of the ball as he caught Beadle off his line with a fine finish. However, Elliott had the final say with the winner to ensure England will be back in Bratislava on Saturday. Follow all the action back with Standard Sport’s blog below!
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England reach final
England are through to the European Under-21 Championship final after beating Netherlands.
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott was the hero for Lee Carsley’s side with two stunning second half goals either side of Noah Ohio’s equally impressive equaliser for the Dutch.
As a result, the Young Lions - who lifted the trophy two years ago - remain on course to go back-to-back as they will be back in Bratislava on Saturday to defend their European U21 Championship crown against either Germany or France.
Read our full match report here!
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ENGLAND ARE THROUGH TO THE FINAL
England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21
90+4 min: This is it!
Netherlands corner, keeper is up but Beadle plucks the ball out of the sky.
England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21
90+2 min: Anderson tries his luck from distance and his effort is closer than initially thought. Good effort.
England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21
90 min: FIVE minutes of added time as Elliott is replaced by Gray.
England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21
88 min: Warning for England as Poku forces Beadle into a save. Into the closing stages, can the Young Lions hold on?
GOAL! England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21 | Harvey Elliott '85
85 min: GOALLLLLLL
It’s Harvey Elliott again! And it’s all his own work as he evades a few challenges, gets to the edge of the box and fires the ball into the bottom corner.
England U21 1-1 Netherlands U21
84 min: Further changes for England.
On: Nwaneri, Hackney.
Off: Scott, Stansfield.
England U21 1-1 Netherlands U21
83 min: Chance for England but Elliott can’t get the ball out from under his feet and his shot is eventually blocked, resulting in a comfortable save for Roefs.
England U21 1-1 Netherlands U21
80 min: Into the final 10 minutes of the 90, England have brought on some fresh legs with Norton-Cuffy and Rowe replacing McAtee and Hutchinson.
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