Harvey Elliott taunts Germany with wild gesture as England win Under-21 Euros
Harvey Elliott appeared to taunt Germany with an offensive gesture moments after England won the Under-21 European Championship for the second time running.
England dramatically defended their European crown in Slovakia with a 3-2 victory after extra-time on Saturday night.
Lee Carsley's side got off to a stunning start as they scored twice inside 25 minutes with Elliott sweeping home his fifth goal of the competition before Omari Hutchinson added a second.
England created chances at will as they threatened to put the game to bed early but Germany were level before on the hour mark, forcing extra time.
Minutes after coming off the bench at the end of the 90, Jonathan Rowe stooped to steer home a wonderful header.
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It was enough to clinch the title and spark jubilant celebration for the England squad and staff.
Liverpool midfielder Elliott certainly enjoyed the celebrations and was seen taunting someone off camera, cupping his ears before sticking two fingers up in their direction with the moment picked up by Channel 4's live feed of the match.
While it was not clear who specifically the gesture was aimed it, it appeared to be directed at the opposition.
Moments later, Elliott was seen in relatively friendly conversation with Germany's Nick Woltemade, who at almost two meters tall, towered above the Liverpool star.
To crown an unforgettable night, Elliott was also named Player of the Tournament.
England won the last edition of this competition in 2023, beating Spain in the final before defending their crown tonight.
'I'm so proud, not of myself but of the players and the commitment that they have shown the last 28 days,' head coach Carsley said. More Trending
'All the instruction we have tried to give to them, they have taken in on board so quickly.
'They have so much belief, this squad believe that they can win. And that is the kind of players we need.
'To be European champions for a second time is a great achievement and I supposed the challenge now is to do it again in two years.'
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