The 2022 European U19 Championship final saw England’s Young Lions beat Israel in the Slovakian city of Trvana tonight. Ian Foster’s side enjoyed a fine run through the summer’s tournament, booking a place in next year’s U20 World Cup in the process of winning all three group games without conceding a goal.
That included a 1-0 victory over Israel before their opponents tonight pulled off a shock victory against France in the semi-finals, winning 2-1, while Jarell Quansah’s late winner downed Italy to maintain England’s hopes. An 11th Euros triumph was sealed for England, who were favourites at Anton Malatinsky Stadium to follow up on their 2017 trophy lift.
Five years ago, Reece James, Aaron Ramsdale and Mason Mount were the heroes in Georgia and now the names of Harvey Vale, Carney Chukwuemeka, Dane Scarlett and Co have taken their first steps towards international glory.
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What a night for England’s Young Lions.
England are champions!
Harvey Vale lifts the trophy high in the air and the Young Lions, the Class of 2022, have done it!
Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions’ plays out over the sound system as the confetti flies.
Now it is England’s turn to collect their medals, lots of beaming smiles and hugs for coach Ian Foster as he awaits them by the trophy.
Warm applause from the Trnava fans, of which a fair few Israeli flags abound, for the losers tonight.
A very, very fine effort from Ofir Haim’s team.
Time for the presentation
Lots of Israel players clearly devastated by that result, with their first-ever U19s Euros going begging by the narrowest of margins.
They will pick up their silver medals shortly, after the referees are awarded their accolades.