Croatia U21s knock England out in stoppage time
England were knocked out at the group stage of the Under-21 Euros in stoppage time of their final match despite a 2-1 win over Croatia.
England were knocked out at the group stage of the Under-21 Euros in stoppage time of their final match despite a 2-1 win over Croatia.
England's chances of reaching the knockout round of the U21 2021 European Championships took a hit in a loss to Portugal in Group D on Sunday.
England Under-21s made a bad start to Euro 2021 on Thursday, losing 1-0 to Switzerland in Koper, Slovenia.
The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins on Wednesday (watch LIVE on ESPN3 and ESPNU), here are some players to keep an eye on.
A slick Spain side took their revenge on Germany as they lifted the European Under-21 Championship title with a 2-1 win.
Defending champions Germany will again meet Spain in the Under-21 European Championship final after both won their semifinals on Thursday.
Croatia came from behind three times against England to earn a 3-3 draw in the teams Group C finale at the Under-21 European Championship on Monday.
Substitute Florinel Coman won a penalty and scored the winner as Romania beat England 4-2 in dramatic fashion at the Under-21 European Championship.
A late own goal from Aaron Wan-Bissaka handed France all three points in a 2-1 win over 10-man England at the Under-21 European Championships.
The U21 Euros may not get much love during a summer of soccer around the globe, but there are plenty of compelling reasons to tune in.
Dominic Solanke's late strike tightened England Under-21s' grip on Euro 2019 qualification after a narrow 2-1 win over Ukraine.
England Under-21 midfielder Josh Onomah has targeted Euro 2019 glory and believes the Young Lions are capable of something special.
Germany shocked Spain to win the Euro 2017 title as Mitchell Weiser's header clinched glory.
Sid Lowe: You can have all the talent in the world, but if you never get the chance, it means nothing. Want proof? Look at Spain's dominant U-21 side.
Nathan Redmond apologised for his penalty miss and vowed to conquer the "mental and physical challenge that lies ahead" following England U21s' exit.
Italy's tournaments tend to end at the hands of the Spanish, and not just in international football. And it happened again at the U21 Euros.
Saul Niguez scored a second-half hat trick to fire Spain into the final of the European Under-21 Championship with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Italy.
England's performance in the semifinal loss to Germany in the European Under-21 Championship will lead to familiar questions about familiar failings.
England under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd was left "gutted" and "sick" following his side's heartbreaking semifinal shootout exit to Germany at Euro 2017.
England Under-21s suffered more penalty heartbreak against Germany after Nathan Redmond's miss sent them out of Euro 2017.
His call came after Italy beat Germany 1-0 -- the only result that could have sent both teams through.
Spain's Under-21s are stacked, just like their senior team. David Cartlidge finds a talent-laden squad with high expectations at the Euros.
2021 U21 European Championship - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Netherlands U21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 5 |
Germany U21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
Romania U21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
Hungary U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
2021 U21 European Championship - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Spain U21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
Italy U21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
Czech Republic U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Slovenia U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
2021 U21 European Championship - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Denmark U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
France U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
Russia U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
Iceland U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
2021 U21 European Championship - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Portugal U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
Croatia U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
Switzerland U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
England U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |