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Powys County Times
6 hours ago
- 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.'
North Wales Chronicle
10 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jonathan Rowe clinches England Under-21 Euros glory with extra-time winner
Both sides had met earlier in the competition – where Germany ran out 2-1 victors in their Group B clash – but England opened the scoring early in Bratislava through Harvey Elliott. Omari Hutchinson doubled the lead 20 minutes later, but goals from Nelson Weiper and Paul Nebel either side of the break dragged Germany back into the game. 2025 #U21EURO Champions! 🏴🏆 — England (@England) June 28, 2025 England were given a scare when Nebel's deflected strike hit the crossbar with a minute to go in normal time and a pulsating encounter went into extra time. Substitute Rowe made an instant impact after coming off the bench, scoring with a diving header, and his goal proved decisive, despite Germany coming close again at the death when Merlin Rohl's effort hit the bar. Lee Carsley's side struck after five minutes when Hutchinson forced Noah Atubolu into a brilliant low save and the rebound was cleared to Elliott, who coolly slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner to score his fifth goal of the tournament. James McAtee sliced a shot across the face of goal and Jay Stansfield was inches away from converting a McAtee cross. Germany captain Eric Martel sent an effort over the crossbar before England grabbed a second goal in the 25th minute. McAtee had a chance blocked and he tapped the ball to Hutchinson, who drilled a strike between the legs of Atubolu and into the net. Hutchinson came close again moments later as his shot flew wide and another dangerous England counter-attack saw Atubolu make a diving stop to deny McAtee. Carsley was forced to make a change when Alex Scott was forced off through injury and Germany pulled a goal back in first-half stoppage-time when Nebel's pinpoint cross reached Weiper, who powered a header past James Beadle. McAtee had an effort roll just past the upright after the break before Beadle was called into action at the other end to push away Nebel's effort. 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 Germany began to threaten and equalised in the 61st minute when a corner reached the unmarked Nebel and he hit a stunning finish into the top corner. McAtee curled a strike over the bar as England looked to regain some control and substitute Brooke Norton-Cuffy had a shot comfortably collected by Atubolu. Germany missed the chance to snatch a dramatic winner when Nebel rattled the crossbar. McAtee and Elliott came off for Ethan Nwaneri and Rowe, with the Marseille forward scoring just two minutes into extra time when he flicked Tyler Morton's superb cross into the bottom corner. A solid defensive display saw England fend off some promising Germany attacks and Rohl hit the woodwork with two minutes to play as Carsley's Young Lions managed to successfully defend their European crown.
North Wales Chronicle
10 hours ago
- 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.'
Western Telegraph
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
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. Harvey Elliott had sent England ahead (PA Wire) '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. '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.'
Leader Live
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
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.'
