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Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Harvey Elliott, Cresswell shine as England Beat Czech RepublicTo Start Euro Under-21 on winning note
England started their European Championship Under-21 title defence on a strong note, defeating the Czech Republic by 1-3. Harvey Elliott scored the first goal. Daniel Fila scored for the Czech Republic in the second half after the English side scored a 0-2 lead for the English side. Charlie Cresswell sealed the victory with a header. Harvey Elliott opened the scoring for England after he found the back of the net in the 39th minute. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads England made a solid start to its European Championship Under-21 title defence with a 1-3 victory against the Czech Republic. Harvey Elliott opened the scoring for England after he found the back of the net in the 39th dealing with several challenges following a number of squad withdrawals in the build-up to the tournament in Slovakia, England Head coach Lee Carsley managed to name an attacking side for the defending champions ahead of their opening took the lead in the 39th minute when Tino Livramento had a cross deflected into the area, and the ball fell to captain James McAtee, who lined up Liverpool's Elliott to deliver a low shot into the again found himself in the centre of the action three minutes into the second half. He managed to beat his man with skill, and his low cross into the box received a slight touch from Jonathan Rowe, beating Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek and giving a 0-2 lead to the scoreline reading 0-2 and backs against the wall, the Czech Republic pulled one back just three minutes later when Daniel Fila headed in Vaclav Sejk's chipped cross. England sealed the match when Charlie Cresswell headed in Alex Scott's curling corner after 76 in its opening match, was seen dominating the ball, having 68.4% of possession. The James McAtee-led side had more touches in the box than their opponents. The Czech Republic had 12 touches in England's penalty area compared to the 33 the Young Lions had in will continue its campaign on Sunday when they will lock horns against Slovenia in the second round of matches in Group B, while the Czech Republic take on Germany on the same day.


Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Harvey Elliott, Cresswell shine as England Beat Czech Republic to start Euro Under-21 on winning note
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel England made a solid start to its European Championship Under-21 title defence with a 1-3 victory against the Czech Republic. Harvey Elliott opened the scoring for England after he found the back of the net in the 39th dealing with several challenges following a number of squad withdrawals in the build-up to the tournament in Slovakia, England Head coach Lee Carsley managed to name an attacking side for the defending champions ahead of their opening took the lead in the 39th minute when Tino Livramento had a cross deflected into the area, and the ball fell to captain James McAtee, who lined up Liverpool's Elliott to deliver a low shot into the again found himself in the centre of the action three minutes into the second half. He managed to beat his man with skill, and his low cross into the box received a slight touch from Jonathan Rowe, beating Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek and giving a 0-2 lead to the scoreline reading 0-2 and backs against the wall, the Czech Republic pulled one back just three minutes later when Daniel Fila headed in Vaclav Sejk's chipped cross. England sealed the match when Charlie Cresswell headed in Alex Scott's curling corner after 76 in its opening match, was seen dominating the ball, having 68.4% of possession. The James McAtee-led side had more touches in the box than their opponents. The Czech Republic had 12 touches in England's penalty area compared to the 33 the Young Lions had in will continue its campaign on Sunday when they will lock horns against Slovenia in the second round of matches in Group B, while the Czech Republic take on Germany on the same day.


Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Harvey Elliott, Cresswell shine as England Beat Czech RepublicTo Start Euro Under-21 on winning note
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel England made a solid start to its European Championship Under-21 title defence with a 1-3 victory against the Czech Republic. Harvey Elliott opened the scoring for England after he found the back of the net in the 39th dealing with several challenges following a number of squad withdrawals in the build-up to the tournament in Slovakia, England Head coach Lee Carsley managed to name an attacking side for the defending champions ahead of their opening took the lead in the 39th minute when Tino Livramento had a cross deflected into the area, and the ball fell to captain James McAtee, who lined up Liverpool's Elliott to deliver a low shot into the again found himself in the centre of the action three minutes into the second half. He managed to beat his man with skill, and his low cross into the box received a slight touch from Jonathan Rowe, beating Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek and giving a 0-2 lead to the scoreline reading 0-2 and backs against the wall, the Czech Republic pulled one back just three minutes later when Daniel Fila headed in Vaclav Sejk's chipped cross. England sealed the match when Charlie Cresswell headed in Alex Scott's curling corner after 76 in its opening match, was seen dominating the ball, having 68.4% of possession. The James McAtee-led side had more touches in the box than their opponents. The Czech Republic had 12 touches in England's penalty area compared to the 33 the Young Lions had in will continue its campaign on Sunday when they will lock horns against Slovenia in the second round of matches in Group B, while the Czech Republic take on Germany on the same day.