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Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Harvey Elliott's classy three-word message to Harry Kane's ‘heir' overheard on live TV after England beat Germany U21s
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARVEY ELLIOTT sent a classy message to rival Nick Woltemade as he pipped the forward to the Under-21 European Championships as England beat Germany in extra time to lift the trophy. Liverpool star Elliott was instrumental as Lee Carsley's side retained the gong - the last time the Young Three Lions managed to do this was in 1982 and 1984. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Harvey Elliott shared a classy message with Nick Woltemade after England beat Germany in the U21 Euros final Credit: Getty 4 Elliott was heard praising his opponent's technical ability and saying he should be proud Credit: Channel 4 4 Elliott also won the Player of the Tournament award ahead of Woltemade, who was top scorer and creator Credit: Getty The 22-year-old scored five goals en route to the final, including a brace in the semi-final against the Netherlands and the opener in the final. After going 2-0 down, Germany had clawed it back to 2-2 to send it to extra time, but not before hitting the crossbar at the end of regulation time. But Elliott's replacement on the pitch, Jonathan Rowe had a huge impact off the bench as he scored the winner. The victory ultimately helped Elliott win the Player of the Tournament award, just ahead of Woltemade, who was the competition's top scorer with six and joint top for assists with three. After the match, as the players exchanged handshakes, Elliott made his feelings about his rival clear. As the pair embraced in a hug, the Three Lions ace was heard saying to the forward: "Technical ability, incredible," with Woltemade then showing off a coy smile. Woltemade plays for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, but has been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich this summer to star as Harry Kane's long-term successor in Bavaria. The 6ft 6in striker - dubbed the Two Metre Messi - reportedly already has a five-year contract on the table, following a season where he scored 17 goals and added three assists in 33 games in all competitions. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The 23-year-old is said to have already agreed personal terms over the move, though Stuttgart are reluctant to let him leave for any less than £85million - though Bayern value him at around £43m. Elliott later added: "You should be proud of yourself, well done." England 3 Germany 2- Young Lions retain Euro U21s crown in THRILLER as supersub Jonathan Rowe wins it in extra-time Woltemade's impressive season saw him make his full debut for Germany's senior team earlier this month. He started the Uefa Nations League semi-final against Portugal and the third-place playoff against France. Speaking after the game, boss Carsley - who is contracted to the Young Lions until 2027 - said: "I'm so proud, not of myself but of the players and the commitment that they have shown the last 28 days. "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 suppose the challenge now is to do it again in two years." The Three Lions can only hope this winning feeling can be repeated by the senior men's and women's teams as well, with the latter kicking off their own European championship defence against France next Saturday. Sarina Wiegman's side was rocked by three senior stars pulling out of the provisional squad in Millie Bright, Fran Kirby and Mary Earps. 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
New York Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Harvey Elliott, two goals and what they mean for him and England
Harvey Elliott, like his England team-mates, has needed time to grow into the Under-21 European Championships in Slovakia this month. A final against Germany on Saturday awaits Lee Carsley's side, and the Liverpool midfielder has played no small part in them reaching a second successive final, having won the competition in 2023. Advertisement Though Elliott scored in a 3-1 opening-match win over the Czech Republic, it was not until Carsley changed the team's shape in the knockout stages that the 22-year-old has been able to flourish. He scored against Spain in the quarter-finals before a match-winning performance in the semi-final victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday. But those two goals against the Dutch meant more than just a place in the final for Elliott. He is one of two players in this year's squad, alongside Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell, who were part of the 2023 team. Elliott started just one game that summer, but came into this one as a group leader, and needed to show that. After a season when his only two league starts came after Liverpool had already won the Premier League, and ended with him saying he does not want to 'waste years' of his career, he also needed to gather positive momentum before the new season. He needed confidence, and has found it in Slovakia. In the group stage, often coming as deep as the halfway line to receive the ball, there was too much thought behind Elliott's actions. As the semi-final opened up, it allowed instinct to take over, which is when Elliott's natural ability shone through. Speaking about the first goal, former Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Jermain Defoe said on Channel 4: 'I want to talk about the first touch because if it wasn't out of his feet, it makes the chance even harder. 'The first touch doesn't allow the defender to get back across, then he looks at the goalkeeper and slows his feet down, gets his shoulders over the ball and hits it.' The move itself was free-flowing, but for Elliott to take the ball in stride and finish so powerfully off his weaker foot displayed the importance of playing free. The shackles were off, and he probably doesn't even get into the space to score the second without scoring the first. For the late winner (see below), after his initial drive forward and turn, most players would lay the ball to a team-mate. Advertisement Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson was calling for a pass just five yards away, but Elliott ignored him a drove forward again. By the time it all opened up, with the help of a push in the back, he had another pass on to Marseille's Jonathan Rowe. Wearing the captain's armband by this point, Elliott had seen Rowe, but decided this would be his moment, and it was. 'The nudge from the defender actually helped him get an extra yard and then it's about picking the spot,' former Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole said on Channel 4. 'It's all about Harvey Elliott popping into the pockets.' 'It's the hardest thing to do when you get the ball and go past people,' Defoe added. 'It's the hardest thing to do apart from scoring goals at the end of it. Especially in those conditions.' The point on the conditions is valid. The match was played in 33-degree heat and Carsley had spoken about the difficulty his dribblers were having due to pitches drying out so quickly in the group stages. Elliott felt the effect of the dry surface when he hurt his knee with an attempted knee slide when celebrating his first goal, but the adrenaline spurred in that moment took him to a different level. Elliott's mind will solely be on Saturday's final, but his growing influence will only serve him well ahead of next season. During the Euros, the Liverpool trio of Elliott, Jarell Quansah and Tyler Morton have often been seen sticking together before matches. All three are in need of more regular minutes and have spoken about the support they have been giving each other given their respective situations. A Liverpool supporter, Elliott also said that he does not want to leave the Merseyside club despite needing to play more. The arrival of Florian Wirtz for a club-record €136.3million (£116m) will only make the task of establishing himself in attacking midfield harder. Especially considering a big moment like scoring a late winner in Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain did not act as a launchpad for his season. That is why the momentum built this month is so important. Chelsea's Cole Palmer was in a similar situation during the 2023 European Championship, albeit to a lesser extent than Elliott. Palmer came through Manchester City's academy, and had made just two league starts the season before the tournament (2022-23). He scored one and assisted two goals in England's 3-1 semi-final win over Israel, and then saw his free kick deflected in off Curtis Jones to beat Spain 1-0 in the final. He carried that momentum into the 2023-24 season, scoring in the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup for City before leaving for Chelsea at the end of the window. Advertisement Palmer had only made 42 first team appearances for City, while Elliott has made 147 across six years at Liverpool, but he needs to find an environment that allows him to thrive as a starter. As well as returning to Carsley's squad as a more established member, the manager's emphasis on creativity has helped build that environment at international level. After playing the midfielder as one of 10 No 1os against Portugal in March, Carsley said: 'The players are so attacking and enthusiastic, I don't want to dampen that too much because we don't have enough English players that are like that. It's getting that balance. I want them to play with that belief, that's the way I coach — we have to attack.' Pushed on that in a group stage press conference, he added: 'We need players that are different, understand how to be creative and are able to step up in the biggest moments. Our challenge as coaches is to make sure we put the right players in the right challenges and support them with that.' Elliott definitely stepped up when provided with a different challenge against the Netherlands. It won't be easy to replicate that against a Germany side who have won all their games at the tournament so far, but at least Elliott is showing what he can do when confident and in rhythm.
Glasgow Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Thursday's briefing: Elliott fires England U21s to final as Page joins Liverpool
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Brentford's Christian Norgaard, while Liverpool have a new U21s boss. Elliott's brace sets up Euros final against Germany "What a goal that is' 👀 How the #YoungLions reacted to Harvey Elliott's second of the game 🤝 — England (@England) June 25, 2025 England will face Germany in Saturday's final of the Under-21 European Championships after Elliott scored twice in a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, bagging an 86th-minute winner after Noah Ohio cancelled out his opening goal. But Elliott admitted he was not sure if he will be fit to play in the final after hurting his knee when celebrating the first of his two goals in Bratislava, even if he did play through the pain to finish the match. 'I don't know what I've done to my knee, but it's bloody hurting,' Elliott told Channel 4. 'So hopefully it's nothing too silly. It's a silly decision from me, to be honest, but it's just one of them, live in the moment.' Gunners target Norgaard Christian Norgaard is reportedly on the verge of swapping Brentford for Arsenal (Adam Davy/PA) Arsenal appear close to signing Christian Norgaard after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brentford for their captain. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is seeking experience for his midfield with Thomas Partey's contract expiring next week after Jorginho already left the club. It has been reported that Arsenal will pay an initial £10million for Norgaard, with a possible further £5million in add-ons. Liverpool turn to Page Former Wales boss Rob Page is back in football with Liverpool Under-21s (Zac Goodwin/PA) Former Wales boss Rob Page has a new job after being named head coach of Liverpool Under-21s. The 50-year-old has been out of work since leaving his post with Wales last June, but the man who led them to the last 16 at Euro 2020 and qualification for the 2022 World Cup has been named as successor to Barry Lewtas. Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe said: 'Rob brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to a key role as young players look to bridge that gap from academy prospect to first-team footballer.' Dortmund advance as group winners Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup as Group F winners as they edged out Ulsan HD 1-0 in Cincinnati. Daniel Svensson got the only goal in the 36th minute, firing in a low shot after Jobe Bellingham laid the ball off inside the penalty area. And that was enough for Dortmund to move top of their group as Fluminense were held to a goalless draw by Mamelodi Sundowns, nevertheless advancing as the second-placed team. What's on today? Manchester City face Juventus in Orlando with top spot in Group G – and the chance of avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group – on the line. EFL fans will have their alarms set for midday when the fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released.
North Wales Chronicle
26-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Thursday's briefing: Elliott fires England U21s to final as Page joins Liverpool
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Brentford's Christian Norgaard, while Liverpool have a new U21s boss. "What a goal that is' 👀 How the #YoungLions reacted to Harvey Elliott's second of the game 🤝 — England (@England) June 25, 2025 England will face Germany in Saturday's final of the Under-21 European Championships after Elliott scored twice in a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, bagging an 86th-minute winner after Noah Ohio cancelled out his opening goal. But Elliott admitted he was not sure if he will be fit to play in the final after hurting his knee when celebrating the first of his two goals in Bratislava, even if he did play through the pain to finish the match. 'I don't know what I've done to my knee, but it's bloody hurting,' Elliott told Channel 4. 'So hopefully it's nothing too silly. It's a silly decision from me, to be honest, but it's just one of them, live in the moment.' Arsenal appear close to signing Christian Norgaard after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brentford for their captain. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is seeking experience for his midfield with Thomas Partey's contract expiring next week after Jorginho already left the club. It has been reported that Arsenal will pay an initial £10million for Norgaard, with a possible further £5million in add-ons. Former Wales boss Rob Page has a new job after being named head coach of Liverpool Under-21s. The 50-year-old has been out of work since leaving his post with Wales last June, but the man who led them to the last 16 at Euro 2020 and qualification for the 2022 World Cup has been named as successor to Barry Lewtas. Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe said: 'Rob brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to a key role as young players look to bridge that gap from academy prospect to first-team footballer.' 🆙 next: Round of 16. 👏 — Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) June 25, 2025 Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup as Group F winners as they edged out Ulsan HD 1-0 in Cincinnati. Daniel Svensson got the only goal in the 36th minute, firing in a low shot after Jobe Bellingham laid the ball off inside the penalty area. And that was enough for Dortmund to move top of their group as Fluminense were held to a goalless draw by Mamelodi Sundowns, nevertheless advancing as the second-placed team. Next up: Juventus ⏭️ Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game I Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeltToTheWorld — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 25, 2025 Manchester City face Juventus in Orlando with top spot in Group G – and the chance of avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group – on the line. EFL fans will have their alarms set for midday when the fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released.
South Wales Guardian
26-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Thursday's briefing: Elliott fires England U21s to final as Page joins Liverpool
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Brentford's Christian Norgaard, while Liverpool have a new U21s boss. "What a goal that is' 👀 How the #YoungLions reacted to Harvey Elliott's second of the game 🤝 — England (@England) June 25, 2025 England will face Germany in Saturday's final of the Under-21 European Championships after Elliott scored twice in a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, bagging an 86th-minute winner after Noah Ohio cancelled out his opening goal. But Elliott admitted he was not sure if he will be fit to play in the final after hurting his knee when celebrating the first of his two goals in Bratislava, even if he did play through the pain to finish the match. 'I don't know what I've done to my knee, but it's bloody hurting,' Elliott told Channel 4. 'So hopefully it's nothing too silly. It's a silly decision from me, to be honest, but it's just one of them, live in the moment.' Arsenal appear close to signing Christian Norgaard after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brentford for their captain. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is seeking experience for his midfield with Thomas Partey's contract expiring next week after Jorginho already left the club. It has been reported that Arsenal will pay an initial £10million for Norgaard, with a possible further £5million in add-ons. Former Wales boss Rob Page has a new job after being named head coach of Liverpool Under-21s. The 50-year-old has been out of work since leaving his post with Wales last June, but the man who led them to the last 16 at Euro 2020 and qualification for the 2022 World Cup has been named as successor to Barry Lewtas. Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe said: 'Rob brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to a key role as young players look to bridge that gap from academy prospect to first-team footballer.' 🆙 next: Round of 16. 👏 — Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) June 25, 2025 Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup as Group F winners as they edged out Ulsan HD 1-0 in Cincinnati. Daniel Svensson got the only goal in the 36th minute, firing in a low shot after Jobe Bellingham laid the ball off inside the penalty area. And that was enough for Dortmund to move top of their group as Fluminense were held to a goalless draw by Mamelodi Sundowns, nevertheless advancing as the second-placed team. Next up: Juventus ⏭️ Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game I Free | | #FIFACWC #TakeltToTheWorld — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 25, 2025 Manchester City face Juventus in Orlando with top spot in Group G – and the chance of avoid the winners of Real Madrid's group – on the line. EFL fans will have their alarms set for midday when the fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released.
