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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Roaring defiance, lads! England's Young Lions claw their way back from 5-1 down to earn stunning 5-5 DRAW with Germany at UEFA U19 Euros
There may be some question marks against the England's senior team presently, but the future looks promising for the future - with the heart shown by their Under 19s side. On Tuesday night, the Young Lions took on Germany U19s in their second Group B match of the ongoing UEFA U19 championship. England found themselves 4-1 down at half-time and the score only worsened after the interval as their long-standing rivals extended their lead to make it 5-1. However, a four-goal salvo in 11 minutes saw the Young Lions raw back into the match and staggeringly earn a 5-5 draw at the Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania. The remarkable result is the highest scoreline in the tournament's history. Germany, who will be kicking themselves at dropping points from this position of strength, took the lead on seven minutes when Noah Darvic slotted home after being picked out by Said Al Mala. Al Mala then doubled their lead on 31 minutes but Will Antwi's side pulled one back four minutes later when Fulham midfielder Josh King who finished emphatically inside the penalty area. King's strike sprung Germany back into action though and as a deflected strike from Kjell Watjen and a header by Leopard Wurm saw them take a commanding 4-1 lead into the break. The Germans continued the second half as they ended the first, by scoring their fifth of the match when Al Mala added another just three minutes after half-time. However, Antwi's side regrouped and began their stunning comeback when Manchester United's Ethan Wheatley scored in the 52nd minute with an instinctive poacher's finish. Tottenham midfielder Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny reduced the deficit to two goals just three minutes later, before Nottingham Forest's Zach Abbott scored the 2022 champions' fourth just after the hour mark. Crystal Palace's Jesse Derry - son of former Eagles captain Shaun - capitalised on an error from Germany goalkeeper Konstantin Heide to see England restore parity on 63 minutes. With momentum with England, there was even a chance for Caleb Kporha to snatch victory in stoppage time but he fired over. The result leaves Germany bottom of the group, while England are in second spot to set up a thrilling final-day scenario against the already-qualified Netherlands as they seek a spot in the semi-finals. England face the Dutch on Friday evening in Bucharest at 6pm (BST). There are eight teams taking part in the tournament, with the top two from two groups of four advancing to the semi-finals which take place on June 23. The final takes place at the Rapid-Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest on June 26.
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
England U19s produce astonishing comeback after trailing 5-1
Update: Date: 19:02 BST 16 June Title: England drew against Norway in opening match of European Under-19 Championship Content: This video can not be played UEFA Under 19 Championship highlights: England 2-2 Norway Tottenham forward Mikey Moore converted a late penalty as England drew against Norway in their opening match at the European Under-19 Championship in Romania. The 17-year-old equalised in the 80th minute after team-mate Shumaira Mheuka had been pushed to the ground by defender Jonathan Norbye. In an entertaining match, Will Antwi's Young Lions took an 11th-minute lead. Tom Watson, who scored an injury-time winner for Sunderland in the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United before joining Brighton in a £10m deal, saw his deflected strike go in after Kadan Young's bright run created the opportunity. Alexander Rossing-Lelesiit made it 1-1 with an excellent individual goal and both sides hit the woodwork before Sondre Granaas put Norway ahead just before half-time with a well-taken cushioned volley. But England were the better side in the second half and got a deserved equaliser with 10 minutes remaining. A late ankle injury to Moore was the only negative and, with Antwi's side having used all their substitutes, they had to see out the match with only 10 men. England play Germany on Tuesday and the Netherlands on Friday, with the top two in each group progressing to the semi-finals. You can watch live coverage from both the men's and women's European Under-19 tournaments on the BBC. England group games will be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, along with Red Button coverage of selected matches. Update: Date: 17:49 BST 16 June Title: Future stars to look out for Content: Striker Ethan Wheatley made his England Under-19 debut last year and has already played for Manchester United in the Premier League. He was loaned to Walsall for the second half of last season but only played four times. In the women's tournament, Birmingham midfielder Ava Baker will hope to add to her already impressive goal tally at this level. Baker scored five goals in six games during the qualifying campaign, including one in a 10-0 victory over Ukraine. Update: Date: 17:49 BST 16 June Title: European Under-19 Championship schedules and BBC coverage Content: All times BST BBC iPlayer We will be showing live coverage from both the men's and women's tournaments. England group games will be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, along with Red Button coverage of selected matches. Tuesday, 17 June Men's European U19 Championship: Germany v England (18:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Wednesday, 18 June Women's European U19 Championship: Portugal v England (16:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Friday, 20 June Men's European U19 Championship: Netherlands v England (18:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Saturday, 21 June Women's European U19 Championship: Spain v England (18:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Live coverage of semi-finals and finals will be available across the BBC should England progress Monday, 23 June Men's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 1 (18:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Men's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 2 (21:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Tuesday, 24 June Women's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 1 (18:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Women's European U19 Championship: Semi-Final 2 (21:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Thursday, 26 June Men's European U19 Championship: Final (21:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Friday, 27 June Women's European U19 Championship: Final (21:00) BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app Update: Date: 17:49 BST 16 June Title: England U19s go for European glory Content: England's future generations will be in action when the men's and women's European Under-19 Championships take place this month. The men's tournament - in Romania - kicks off on Saturday, one day before the women's competition in Poland begins. England's men have been drawn in a tough group with Germany, Netherlands and Norway, while the women will face Netherlands, Portugal and holders Spain. Spain are the most successful team in the men's tournament, with nine titles since it too was switched from under-18s to under-19s in 2001-02. Their most recent success came in Northern Ireland last year, when they beat France 2-0 in the final. That meant Spain's senior men and both under-19 teams won European competitions in 2024. England, who failed to qualify last year, have won the tournament twice since its rebrand - most recently in 2022.
