Albion duo head for Euros final as Elliott double wins it for England
Jack Hinshelwood, far left, joins the celebrations after Harvey Elliott's winner (Image: PA Wire/Petr David Josek)
Jack Hinshelwood and James Beadle have helped England under-21s into the final of the Euros.
They beat Holland 2-1 in the semi-final in Bratislava thanks to two goals by Harvey Elliott.
The Liverpool midfielder reportedly of interest to Albion fired England ahead on 62 minutes, only for Noah Ohio to level ten minutes later having just gone on as substitute.
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(Image: PA Wire/Petr David Josek)
But a strong run and finish by Elliott on 86 minutes won it for the Young Lions.
Albion keeper Beadle made a good save diving to his left in the second half and a parry at 2-1 while generally looking assured.
He was caught off his line by Ohio for the Dutch goal when a poor touch by Charlie Cresswell left England disorientated at the back
Hinshelwood, again playing at left-back, has got better as the tournament has progressed and he produced some crucial moments of defending while also looking good on the ball.
His clever pass led to Omari Hutchinson narrowly wide soon after Elliott's first goal.
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England defended strongly once back ahead and Beadle came to catch a corner high above his head in the final seconds to secure the win.
France meet Germany in Kosice in the second semi-final.
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