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Daily Mirror
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Carsley reveals why England U21 celebrations were low key - 'Couple of shandies'
Lee Carsley led England Under-21s to their second successive European triumph - but the players and staff did not party the night away for a very good reason Lee Carsley paid tribute to his Young Lions as England retained their Euro Under-21 crown on a dramatic night in Bratislava. Marseille striker Jonathan Rowe came off the bench to head home an extra-time winner with his first touch as Carsley's boys became men against the old enemy. England led 2-0 after 24 minutes thanks to goals from player of the tournament Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson, but were then forced to fight to the bitter end as Germany hit back through Nelson Weiper and Paul Nebel. Carsley sank to his knees at the final whistle after emulating Dave Sexton, the coach who won back-to-back European titles in the early 1980s. Carsley said: 'All the credit goes to the players. I'm really proud of them and the commitment they have shown. They have so much belief. This squad believes that they can win. 'To be European champions for the second time is a great achievement, and the challenge is to do it again in two years. Any setback that we have had, the players have got together. 'I didn't think we played great tonight. We sat too deep and didn't have as much control as I wanted. But we won't remember that!' There have already been calls for Carsley to be knighted for the role he has played in helping to develop the country's top talent. Asked if there is a chance that he may return to the senior fold to assist Thomas Tuchel, he added: 'I'm not sure. I'm going to try to enjoy tonight. 'I love the job I do and I love working with the players. I've had a chance with the senior team as well and loved that and the best thing I can do is to try and help the pathway to the senior team. 'We go back to the hotel for a couple of hours and then we fly back to Birmingham at 3.30, so it's a quick turnaround. The players will be on holiday tomorrow, their time off is very important too. But it is important that they maybe have a shandy or two tonight." Match-winning hero Rowe had to be censored by TV bosses after swearing in a post-match interview as his excitement boiled over. Rowe said: 'I didn't start but I knew that at some point I would have to come on to help push the team over the line. So let's celebrate!' Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Powys County Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Lee Carsley challenges England Under-21s to complete European hat-trick
England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has challenged his side to repeat the trick after they defended their European Championship title with a 3-2 win over Germany in Bratislava. Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson gave England a 2-0 first-half lead before Nelson Weiper and Paul Nebel drew Germany level. Germany came close to snatching it late on when Nebel rattled the woodwork. Substitute Jonathan Rowe then made an instant impact from the bench in extra-time as his header put England ahead with Germany nearly salvaging an equaliser in the dying moments when Merlin Rohl was denied by the crossbar. Carsley expressed his pride at his players' achievement. 'I'm proud of the players, the commitment they've shown over the last 28 days and all the instruction we've tried to put into them so quickly, they've taken it on board,' he told Channel 4 post-match. 'They've got so much belief, we spoke about it when we were at St George's that this squad believe that they can win and that's the kind of players we need. 'I'm so proud of them, so happy for them. To be European champions for the second time is a great achievement and I suppose the challenge now is to do it again in two years. 'Any setback we've had, the players have just got together. I think I said at the start of the tournament, the longer we stay in, the better we play. THAT full-time feeling! 🤩🤩 — England (@England) June 28, 2025 'I didn't think we played great tonight, I thought we sat a little bit too deep and didn't have as much control as I would've wanted, but we probably won't remember that in a couple of days.' Carsley's side had won the tournament two years ago in Georgia and steered his side to back-to-back titles with a thrilling victory in Bratislava. The 51-year-old had an interim stint in charge of the senior England team following Gareth Southgate's departure last year and at the start of June, he signed a new deal through to the end of the 2027 European Championship. When asked what was next and if he could work alongside Thomas Tuchel, Carsley replied: 'I'm not sure, I'm going to try and enjoy tonight. I love my job, I'm very proud of the job that I do, I love working with the players. Back-to-back 🏆🏆 Lee Carsley becomes the first England U21 manager to win consecutive #U21EUROs since Dave Sexton in '82 and '84 💫 — England (@England) June 28, 2025 'Obviously I've had a chance with the senior team and loved that. So the best thing I can do is help the pathway and try to help the senior team.' Marseille forward Rowe ensured England wrapped up the title, flicking a header home two minutes after coming off the bench in extra time and he hailed his team's mentality. 'Everyone's exceptional, the mindset from the minute I came into the camp, I could just tell that everyone had the same mindset,' Rowe said. 'We all wanted to win, we've done that now, job's finally finished and we can all celebrate.'
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
U-21 Euros: England retains European Championship, beats Germany 3-2 in final
Jonathan Rowe came off the bench to score an extra-time goal which gave holder England a 3-2 win over Germany in the Under-21 European Championship final on Saturday after it had let slip a two-goal lead. Lee Carsley's side retained the title won two years ago which brought England's total haul to four, but it was pushed all the way by a German side, which came into the final as the favourite and had beaten England in the group stage. 'I'm so happy for them; to be European champions for the second time is a great achievement and the challenge now is to do it again in two years,' Carsley told Channel 4. 'I'm going to try and enjoy tonight. It's important. I love my job, I'm very proud of the job I do, I love working with the players. It's important they have a shandy or two tonight.' England took the lead in the fifth minute when Omari Hutchinson had his effort saved by the 'keeper and a defensive clearance fell to Harvey Elliot who had time and space to pick his spot and steer a low shot inside the near post. Elliot began the move for England's second goal with a chipped pass into the path of James McAtee and when the midfielder found his route blocked by two defenders, he laid off the ball to Hutchinson, who drilled his strike through the keeper's legs. Hutchinson somersaulted away in celebration after his 24th-minute goal but Germany pulled one back in added time before the break. Paul Nebel crossed from the wing and Nelson Weiper rose unchallenged to power a header past England keeper James Beadle. The equaliser came in the 61st minute from a corner kick which went all the way to Nebel, out wide in the area, who pulled inside and drove the ball into the far top corner. Both sides created further chances but extra time was needed and England went back in front within two minutes when substitute Tyler Morton floated a perfect ball into the box and the unmarked Rowe headed home. 'I came into the game with the mindset of doing anything I could to help the team,' Rowe told Channel 4. 'I wasn't starting but I knew, at some point, all of us on the bench would have to come on, make a difference and help the team to push it over the line.' Rowe replaced Elliot at the end of normal time, making an immediate impact. After his goal there was no way back for Germany as England held firm under relentless pressure, with the Germans hitting the woodwork in added time. The defeat brought the Germans' 20-game unbeaten run to an end. Its last loss came against England in the 2023 tournament, and two years to the day since that game, England triumphed again. England senior manager Thomas Tuchel was watching from the stands and the German, struggling to impress in his early days in charge, may well look to some of Carsley's side, and tactics, for a brighter English future. 'I've had a chance with the senior team and I love that, so the best thing I can do is help the pathway and try and help the senior team,' Carsley said.
New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
England retain Euro Under-21 title after Rowe extra time goal sinks Germany
BRATISLAVA: Jonathan Rowe came off the bench to score an extra-time goal which gave holders England a 3-2 win over Germany in the Under-21 European Championship final on Saturday after they had let slip a two-goal lead. Lee Carsley's side retained the title won two years ago which brings England's total haul to four, but they were pushed all the way by a German side who came into the final as favourites and had beaten England in the group stage. "I'm so happy for them; to be European champions for the second time is a great achievement and the challenge now is to do it again in two years," Carsley told Channel 4. "I'm going to try and enjoy tonight. It's important. I love my job, I'm very proud of the job I do, I love working with the players. It's important they have a shandy or two tonight." England took the lead in the fifth minute when Omari Hutchinson had his effort saved by the keeper and a defensive clearance fell to Harvey Elliot who had time and space to pick his spot and steer a low shot inside the near post. Elliot began the move for England's second goal with a chipped pass into the path of James McAtee and when the midfielder found his route blocked by two defenders he laid off the ball to Hutchinson who drilled his strike through the keeper's legs. Hutchinson somersaulted away in celebration after his 24th-minute goal but Germany pulled one back in added time before the break. Paul Nebel crossed from the wing and Nelson Weiper rose unchallenged to power a header past England keeper James Beadle. The equaliser came in the 61st minute from a corner kick which went all the way to Nebel, out wide in the area, who pulled inside and drove the ball into the far top corner. Both sides created further chances but extra time was needed and England went back in front within two minutes when substitute Tyler Morton floated a perfect ball into the box and the unmarked Rowe headed home. "I came into the game with the mindset of doing anything I could to help the team," Rowe told Channel 4. "I wasn't starting but I knew, at some point, all of us on the bench would have to come on, make a difference and help the team to push it over the line." Rowe replaced Elliot at the end of normal time, making an immediate impact. After his goal there was no way back for Germany as England held firm under relentless pressure, with the Germans hitting the woodwork in added time. The defeat brought the Germans' 20-game unbeaten run to an end. Their last loss came against England in the 2023 tournament and two years to the day since that game, England triumphed again. England senior manager Thomas Tuchel was watching from the stands and the German, struggling to impress in his early days in charge, may well look to some of Carsley's side, and tactics, for a brighter English future. "I've had a chance with the senior team and I love that, so the best thing I can do is help the pathway and try and help the senior team," Carsley said. — REUTERS
North Wales Chronicle
29-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Lee Carsley challenges England Under-21s to complete European hat-trick
Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson gave England a 2-0 first-half lead before Nelson Weiper and Paul Nebel drew Germany level. Germany came close to snatching it late on when Nebel rattled the woodwork. Substitute Jonathan Rowe then made an instant impact from the bench in extra-time as his header put England ahead with Germany nearly salvaging an equaliser in the dying moments when Merlin Rohl was denied by the crossbar. Carsley expressed his pride at his players' achievement. 'I'm proud of the players, the commitment they've shown over the last 28 days and all the instruction we've tried to put into them so quickly, they've taken it on board,' he told Channel 4 post-match. 'They've got so much belief, we spoke about it when we were at St George's that this squad believe that they can win and that's the kind of players we need. 'I'm so proud of them, so happy for them. To be European champions for the second time is a great achievement and I suppose the challenge now is to do it again in two years. 'Any setback we've had, the players have just got together. I think I said at the start of the tournament, the longer we stay in, the better we play. THAT full-time feeling! 🤩🤩 — England (@England) June 28, 2025 'I didn't think we played great tonight, I thought we sat a little bit too deep and didn't have as much control as I would've wanted, but we probably won't remember that in a couple of days.' Carsley's side had won the tournament two years ago in Georgia and steered his side to back-to-back titles with a thrilling victory in Bratislava. The 51-year-old had an interim stint in charge of the senior England team following Gareth Southgate's departure last year and at the start of June, he signed a new deal through to the end of the 2027 European Championship. When asked what was next and if he could work alongside Thomas Tuchel, Carsley replied: 'I'm not sure, I'm going to try and enjoy tonight. I love my job, I'm very proud of the job that I do, I love working with the players. Back-to-back 🏆🏆 Lee Carsley becomes the first England U21 manager to win consecutive #U21EUROs since Dave Sexton in '82 and '84 💫 — England (@England) June 28, 2025 'Obviously I've had a chance with the senior team and loved that. So the best thing I can do is help the pathway and try to help the senior team.' Marseille forward Rowe ensured England wrapped up the title, flicking a header home two minutes after coming off the bench in extra time and he hailed his team's mentality. 'Everyone's exceptional, the mindset from the minute I came into the camp, I could just tell that everyone had the same mindset,' Rowe said. 'We all wanted to win, we've done that now, job's finally finished and we can all celebrate.'
