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Cập nhật lịch thể thao hôm nay 18/11 và rạng sáng 19/11: Vòng loại World Cup khu vực châu Á, U21 Euro, Asian Cup, U19 Euro và các giải đấu hấp dẫn khác. Theo dõi những trận cầu nóng bỏng, đội hình dự kiến và thời gian thi đấu chính xác nhất. #SportsSchedule #WorldCupQualifiers #UEFA #AsianCup #EuroU19 #LichThiDau #VongLoaiWorldCup #GiaiDauTheThao #U21Euro #U19Euro
https://vtcnews.vn/lich-the-thao-moi-nhat-hom-nay-ngay-18-11-va-rang-sang-19-11-ar987622.html
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Cập nhật lịch thể thao hôm nay 18/11 và rạng sáng 19/11: Vòng loại World Cup khu vực châu Á, U21 Euro, Asian Cup, U19 Euro và các giải đấu hấp dẫn khác. Theo dõi những trận cầu nóng bỏng, đội hình dự kiến và thời gian thi đấu chính xác nhất. #SportsSchedule #WorldCupQualifiers #UEFA #AsianCup #EuroU19 #LichThiDau #VongLoaiWorldCup #GiaiDauTheThao #U21Euro #U19Euro
https://vtcnews.vn/lich-the-thao-moi-nhat-hom-nay-ngay-18-11-va-rang-sang-19-11-ar987622.html
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“Play without inhibitions.” Lee Carsley told his players. Play with freedom, flair, passion and also resilience. Play like the champions you are, and the champions you want to be again. Play with character. And so England gripped their European Under-21 title with a performance rooted in front-footed dynamism and then backs-to-the-wall defiance. Marvellous to see.
And England’s senior head coach, Thomas Tuchel, was here amongst the 19,153 at Stadion Tehelne pole in Bratislava to witness the young lions deliver. Some will surely step up now. Harvey Elliott, who was named player of the tournament, the immense Elliot Anderson and marvellous Tino Livramento for starters. All three outstanding throughout the tournament, they deserve properly assessing at senior level. And so will Carsley, again, when Tuchel leaves next summer. He repeatedly got the tactics, mood and changes spot on.
And James McAtee picked the perfect moment to put in a Player of the Match display. As all of this is about preparing players to try to win the World Cup, what could be better than taking a 2-0 lead against the Germans, being pegged back to 2-2, and then going out and winning it all over again in extra time. There was even some favourable crossbar action.
Where to start? So many terrific performances. Have to start with Elliott. The Liverpool players was superb, scoring and creating, and when he limped away, he continued to play a role, exhorting those still out there. What a decision he has to make this summer. Try and convince a sceptical Arne Slot he should be more involved? Or move for more minutes elsewhere. He showed his strengths here, the work-rate, skill and eye for goal. Germany couldn’t cope with his pace and subtlety. When Atubolu saved from Omari Hutchinson, Elliott was quickest to the loose ball. He had only a tiny space to aim at, but found it, with a precise left-footed finish, his fifth goal of the tournament (1-0, 5). So composed, so clinical.
Elliott then demonstrated his creativity. He played a wonderful dinked pass to McAtee, on to Hutchinson, arriving from the left. Perfect balance, head still, right foot planting, Hutchison drove his left foot into and through the ball which whistled in between Atubolu’s legs (2-0, 25). What was happening?! Simple. What Carsley had planned was happening.
England could have been 4-0 up by the break. Express yourself, Carsley told them. They did. McAtee executed a Cruyff turn. Jarell Quansah, heading for his Bayer Leverkusen medical early next week, glided into midfield. Anderson backheeled a pass to Livramento. Champagne football.
Intelligent football, too. England built from the back. Anderson took the ball off James Beadle, played wide or into midfield, and England advanced through the thirds. Anderson, so influential, was caught late by Eric Martel, following though, studs thudding into the Forest player’s ankle. No booking from the Dutch ref. Martel was reprieved, and put in another dirty challenge to stop England’s midfield, this time clearing out Alex Scott.
His race looked run, so Scott took a booking for the team by stopping a break, before limping off to a standing ovation from all the squad’s families and friends out here in noisy numbers. It was a frustrating sight, as Scott was really important, offering friendly feet to accept the ball from Anderson, as well as closing down Germans. Tyler Morton , so good in the quarters against Spain, came on, and was to put in some vital blocks.
Rule No 1 of international football. Never write off the Germans. Paul Nebel, the Mainz winger who also qualified for Republic of Ireland, was the catalyst for Germany. Nebel stormed down the left, checked, went again and crossed for his club-mate Nelson Weiper to head in (2-1, 46). Poor concentration by England. German pressure continued after the break. Charlie Cresswell – what a leader he’s been - headed out a corner, but Nebel dropped a shoulder again, and crashed his right-footed shot past Beadle (61, 2-2). First Weiper, then Nebel. Germany were plugged into the Mainz.
Carsley moved to stop the tide turning completely. He sent on Brooke Norton-Cuffey for Jay Stansfield (62). But Nebel almost won in normal time. His shot was heading for goal until Cresswell threw himself into the way, deflecting it on to the bar. Cresswell embodied England’s defiance.
At the break before extra time, Carsley spoke individually to players: a quiet word with Anderson here, an arm around Hutchinson there. No rallying cry now. England had Cresswell for that. Carsley just inspired. He sent on Jonathan Rowe and Ethan Nwaneri for McAtee and Elliott. And Rowe, marvellously, scored with his second touch, stooping to head in Morton’s cross from the right (3-2, 92). Carsley, able to use six subs, refreshed his team again. CJ Egan-Riley and Samuel Iling-Junior for Anderson and Hutchinson (98). They chased and harried.
At half-time of extra-time, Carsley gathered the players in a huddle and now gave them the rallying cry. England, especially Beadle, tried to run the clock down. The German commentators were now out of their seats, beseeching their team to equalise. Carsley was so caught up in the game he took three steps on to the pitch. The clock ticked down, the families shouted more encouragement, willing their loved ones with their tired legs but stout hearts over the line. And then it came, the final whistle, England were champions again. They did it with strength of technique - and character. #ENG #U21EURO #ENGGER
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England beat Germany in extra time to win the U21 Euros. 🏴🇩🇪
The Young Lions defend their title and are European U21 Champions for the fourth time. 🏆
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2023 🏆
2025 🏆England have retained the European Under-21 Championship.
They beat Germany 3-2 in Slovakia, with goals from Harvey Elliott, Omari Hutchinson & Jonathan Rowe.
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5': England 1-0 Germany
25': England 2-0 Germany
45'+1: England 2-1 Germany
61': England 2-2 GermanyWhat. A. Match! 🏴⚔️🇩🇪
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Germany were 2-0 down to England in the European Under-21 Championship final.
They're now level — Paul Nebel has equalised.
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England lead Germany 2-1 at half-time in the 2025 European Under-21 Championship final.
Lee Carsley's side went 2-0 up; Harvey Elliott & Omari Hutchinson scored in the first 25 minutes.
But in added time, Nelson Weiper reduced the deficit.
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Germany are favourites, Woltemade a huge threat, but this England team is full of character. They respond to adversity. I hope they win. They've been a joy to watch and talk to this fortnight. #ENG #ENGGER #U21EURO #U21EUROfinal
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Record viewing figures anticipated for an #ENG Under-21 game. A final on terrestrial, against Germany, peak-time Saturday evening, C4, programme 7.30pm, kick-off 8pm UK. #ENGGER #U21EURO #U21EUROFinal
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#ENG #ENGGER #U21EURO currently 29C. Around 26C at kickoff. Humidity 42%. #heatwatch
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More content from the England Under-21 camp in Bratislava. They stand on the brink of history, doing back-to-back Euros for the first time since 82 and 84, and aiming to dominate an era. An outstanding German side stands in their way in Saturday’s final here, particularly with their attack that blends pace, precision and aerial prowess. The threat of Knauff, Woltemade and Weiper is substantial. But England have been resilient, and a joy to watch at times. Their head coach Lee Carsley voiced his delight with the high viewing figures and interest back home and opened up …
On the appeal of his team… “They're so exciting to watch. They play without any inhibitions. They attack teams, they play with control. When you're watching a game, you want to see a team that's going for it. I definitely encourage the players to do that. It's exciting times for England because we have some really talented players within our pathway that are more than capable of pushing the senior players.”
On a team full of strong characters who respond to adversity. “That's the type of players we need if we're going to win at senior level as well. Players that have that character to respond to setbacks.”
On the squad’s togetherness... “It's very difficult to throw 23 personalities together for 28 days and expect it just to click.” But it has. “They're a really good bunch.” Only four of the 23 haven’t featured - Ronnie Edwards, CJ Egan-Riley, Teddy Sharman-Lowe and Tommy Simkin - but they’ve given everything to support the team.
“They make the group special because of the way they train every day, the way they keep the group motivated. A lot of the things we do when we pick the squad is look at the character because not everyone's going to start all of the games. It's very difficult if you've not got the personality to be supportive. It's not unusual. I've played in teams when I wasn't a great team-mate if I'm not playing or a great substitute. I understand how difficult it is and I really appreciate it and I’ve said it to them. They are so important to the group.”
On his own future... “If I am going to keep improving as a coach, I have to make sure I am learning from these experiences. I took a lot of things from the senior team (6 games as interim between Southgate and Tuchel). You always wonder whether you're capable of managing at that level, coaching at that level and that's fine. It was something that I enjoyed, something that I didn't feel drowned by. I was excited by the games.”
On dominating Under-21 level... “Our record in this tournament isn’t great. Dave Sexton started off great, won it in 82 and 84. You'd like to see a period of domination. Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands have done it.” #ENG #U21EURO #ENGGER
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Some wholesome Jack Hinshelwood content from the Euros in Slovakia...he's playing well, full-back inverting into midfield, reading danger, coping well with the heat/opposition and he has an England dream...
When Alexis Mac Allister returned to Brighton & Hove Albion after winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, Hinshelwood was waiting in reception with all the squad and staff and a huge confetti cannon. Mac Allister was showered with blue and white confetti when he walked in.
“It was a very special moment,” Hinshelwood recalls. “It was amazing to have a World Cup winner at Brighton and he got a great reception.” Hinshelwood got to see Mac Allister’s medal. “I did, yeah. It was nice and made it all feel real. You know, a player from Brighton winning the World Cup.”
A target for him? “We’ll see.” Like all England Under-21s currently focused on defending their Uefa crown against Germany in Bratislava on Saturday, Hinshelwood’s longer-term target is the World Cup. He grew up watching the “Golden Generation” who failed to deliver. More recently, under Gareth Southgate, England went close. Now, at Under-21 level under Lee Carsley, England generate more of a winning culture, sending more winners into the senior squad.
“We've got to remain humble,” Hinshelwood says. “We’re in the Under-21s. We've got a great group and Lee always talks about how we need to break the mould of what people think of English football. We haven't won a major tournament for 60 years now. We're all looking to the future and there's a bright future. We know we have amazing individuals.
"Two years ago, they also had an amazing group and you see what those players are doing now (Palmer, Colwill, Gordon and others promoted to seniors). It's really inspiring for us and really gives us that extra motivation to want to reach that level. Right from the start we came in with a lot of belief that we can really do well in this tournament and go all the way.”
It helps having match-winners like Harvey Elliott. “We've got several of them in the group. Players who can produce moments of magic like Harvey did. Omari (Hutchinson) down the left was great throughout the game (against the Netherlands), causing all sorts of problems. Jay (Stansfield) upfront was a handful again. We've got a lot of players in the group who can cause problems for the opposition.” #ENG #U21EURO #BHAFC #LFC #ITFC #BCFC -
#ENG Under-21s respect everyone and fear no one. And it’s Germany and Woltemade in the #U21EURO final. Also in today’s The Winter View a look at Harvey Elliott’s #LFC future and a salute to #DCFC work with overweight kids. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…
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A few reflections on Spain 1 England 3 in Trnava. How enjoyable to watch an England team play with such freedom. No fear, just belief, togetherness and a dash of daring. No constant sideways passing or backwards, just positivity. Dribbling from deep as Quansah did, taking full-backs on like Hutchinson did or playing with constant control as McAtee did, knowing when to advance and when to take the sting out of the game.
McAtee gave one of the most influential performances of his young career. England's captain and all his players stood up to be counted, taking responsibility when danger threatened. Cresswell did in the air and on the ground. Anderson took responsibility for a crunch kick with that late penalty that killed off Spain. Beadle, alert and agile, damaged Spanish belief with that double save from Javi Guerra.
Embodying the players’ willingness to sacrifice themselves for the cause and fulfil Carsley’s game-plan was Stansfield with his relentless, selfless pressing from up top. McAtee was named player of the match, Cresswell or Beadle could have won it. So could Stansfield without coming close to what he’s known for – scoring. He just harried the Spanish defence and their No 6, Javi Guerra.
Stansfield showed the team spirit, also seen at full-time. Anyone who watched football in the 70s, 80s or even 90s would struggle to call such events a brawl. It was a more a momentary melee and brief bout of posturing. It still highlighted English refusal to back down.
England’s advance to the Uefa Under-21 Championships semi-finals with goals from McAtee, Elliott and Anderson felt even more special because they'd accounted for Spain, whose seniors defeated England at last year’s Euros in Berlin. Not revenge, just respect. Spain are so stacked with talent (and Javi Guerra of Valencia is another) that the odds felt stacked against England.
Trailing 2-0, then 2-1, Spain threatened to reel England back in until Carsley’s second-half changes kicked in. He switched to a single pivot (the excellent Morton), pushed Scott on, distracting Spain. Carsley then brought fresh legs into midfield (Anderson, Hackney) and a pacy menace on the counter (Rowe, Norton-Cuffy, Nwaneri).
Carsley also orchestrated Spain’s defeat in the Under-21s final in Georgia two years ago. That confirmed his burgeoning reputation as a home-grown coach of significant potential. This victory strengthens it further, and will enhance his candidature to succeed Tiuchel next summer – if he wants to be considered. Carsley’s record so far reads: Under-21s Euros champions in 2023; seniors promoted back to Nations League League A in 2024 (with eight debuts); and semi-finalists (so far) of the Under-21s in 2025. Not a bad coaching CV.
Carsley respects the Spanish and understood the threat of their 4-1-2-3 system, the tone-setting, move-launching 6 and flying wingers. England pressed non-stop. They had the courage to go one on one, to try and close the opponent down. A tactic far more easily applied at 9pm (local time) with temperature dropping. Wednesday’s semi-final against the Dutch in Bratislava is a 6pm kick-off on a day when the temperature is predicted to hit 33C. Carsley said he already had “a few ideas” on how England would attack the Dutch. “You can guarantee we'll definitely be attacking them again.” As they did the Spanish.
Stansfield finally making his first start was vital. He deserves another start on Wednesday. The Dutch will be missing a forward, Mark van Bommel’s son Ruben, suspended after his red card against the Portuguese. England will be without Morton for two yellows, so unfortunate following his tireless shift in midfield.
Victory was also rooted in the brotherhood built up over the age-group pathway. Six of Carsley’s squad were in the Under-19s who won their Euros in this Trnava stadium in 2022. The FA increased the international programme, further building experience and bonds. Players enjoy reporting for duty and they really like “Cars” and his assistant Ashley Cole. They like the base with its games room on the banks of the Danube yet five-minute walk (less on a scooter) from the vibrant old town of Bratislava.
They are also very aware of the route to the seniors through Under-21 performance. When you see the ambition and maturity of these young players, Tuchel’s commitment to Walker and Jordan Henderson seems even stranger. The kids are all right.
All teams are missing players out here. England are without a galaxy of eligible players (either injured, Stateside or considered to have flown the juniors’ nest to the seniors): Delap, Wharton, Branthwaite, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Trafford, Lewis-Skelly, Mainoo, Jude and Jobe Bellingham. It’s a strong generation, bringing hope for the future. Long may their fearlessness continue.
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Lee Carsley pleased with England Under-21s’ quarter-final win over Spain and the performance but wants more. “This can't be our final, this can't be our highlight of the competition, there are better nights to come.” Loves the fighting spirit of his team, and the way they stand up for each other, but felt the melee with Spain after the challenge on Livramento carried risk. “I think there are better ways to build camaraderie! We had something similar in the final [two years ago].
“Emotions run very high and in those scenarios you don’t want anyone to get sent off, anyone to throw a punch or get themselves in trouble. You try and be as respectful to both sides but you can see how much it means to the players. To represent your country in a quarter-final, it means a lot. We probably have to give them a bit of leeway. Thankfully it didn’t go over the top but it’s still not nice to see. We are always trying to fly the flag and encourage younger players especially to take up football and enjoy the game… but the passion was just a bit much.” #ENG #ESPENG #U21EURO
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Worth recalling what Jarell Quansah said five days ago here about stepping out from the back with the ball. “I like to see myself as a player who tries to step in with the ball and drive with the ball and create an overload in the midfield. We had Joel Matip at Liverpool. I couldn't believe how well he could step into midfield and keep the ball. It's definitely a skill I've not mastered, but seeing players like Joel do it and the way he did it with such success, I can only aspire to be that sort of player.” #ENG #SPAENG #U21EURO #LFC
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Whistle report from Trnava: Guts and glory, Cresswell and McAtee, Beadle and Anderson, defiance and control. Superb from the Young Lions against favourites Spain. Played with maturity, control, resilience. Carsley’s reputation further enhanced. Holders now play the Netherlands in European Under-21 Championship semi-final in Bratislava on Wednesday.
10 things from Trnava …
1. England were bolder, quicker to move the ball forward then in group stage. Carsley promised holders would “play with risk and express themselves”. And they did, thrillingly. Hutchinson ran at Pubill, won corner, Scott set-piece caused chaos. Mosquera mistake. McAtee swept loose ball in 1-0 (15).
England believed, England expressed themselves. Quansah talked of stepping into midfield more, echoing his old Liverpool team-mate Matip. Now, he glided through the middle, his mooted transfer fee rising? £30m? £40m? Quansah shot, Iturbe fumbled, Elliott pounced. 2-0 (15). A goal created at Kirkby.
2. Carsley’s shock, successful tactics caught Spain out. People hold on…Stansfield started. Finally. Vindicated Carsley’s change of tune. Stansfield’s pressing unsettled Spain’s defence. Greated some space for the wingers. Stansfield ran and ran. And ran himself into the ground. Tired after 75, replaced by Nwaneri. But what a selfless shift out of possession especially.
3. Gutsy England. Refused to be cowed. Refused to believe in claims of Spanish superiority. Withstood early storm, and pen call on Cresswell hand-ball, overturned on VAR. Seized lead but sat back, Spain accepted invitation. Scott dawdled, Quansah caught Moleiro. Javi Guerra pen 2-1 (38). Gutsy response again. Scott blocked Turrientes shot. Saw game out to h-t.
4. Band of brothers’ mentality vital. When Livramento stepped into midfield, Scott, then Elliott covered right-back. Such togetherness in this squad. Carsley and Cole elemental to that.
5. The pain from Spain came mainly from out wide. Diego Lopez a sustained threat down the left. Juanlu, then Raul Moro on right. England resisted them.
6. Carsley’s changes worked. Head coach pressed refresh: Anderson and Rowe for Scott and Hutchinson (50). Closed down game: Hackney and Norton-Cuffy for McAtee and Elliott (72). England retained threat on counter. Anderson flick, Rowe brought down by Iturbe, Anderson calm pen 3-1 (93).
7. Beadle’s a beaut. Great performance from the keeper. Calm distribution, short and long. Double save from Javi Guerra (61), then low routine stop from Joseph (62).
8. Support. Surprisingly, no good luck message from Tuchel. Some England fans and players’ families here. Far more support for Spain. Gate: 8,247 (and about 8,247,000 moths).
9. Lucky ground for England: Antonin Malatinsky Stadium. An arena with a shopping mall attached, Basel-style, and a car park underneath, a la Monaco. Scene of Allardyce’s sole senior match (1-0 win thanks to Lallana over Slovakia in 2016). Quansah, Scott and U-19s won Euros here in 2022. Trnava – twinned with Wembley.
10. And England refused to back down when it all spilled over at the final whistle. #ENG #ESPENG #U21EURO
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Lee Carsley faces one of the most significant games of his coaching career on Saturday night. Beat Spain’s Under-21s – again – and his reputation will be further enhanced. He beat them in the final two years ago, was interim for the seniors after Southgate left, won 5 of 6, got England back into NL League A, promoting youth and was thanked by Jude Bellingham as he "got my pride back in an England shirt, very grateful". Carsley criticised for playing one mad game without No 9s, but Tuchel has hardly settled in smoothly.
If Carsley knocks a very talented Spanish side out of the European Under-21 Championship in Trnava, his stock will rise again. He will again be considered a candidate for the seniors role when Tuchel leaves next summer (Howe favourite). This is a tight-knit squad, but not the strongest, beyond obvious stars like Livramento and Anderson and prospects like Nwaneri. Carsley lost some of his better players like Delap and Wharton while the likes of Jude Bellingham, Palmer, Colwill, Lewis-Skelly and Trafford are eligible but have moved on to seniors/CWC. After training in Samorin, Carsley spoke on…
On what a major game it is for him…“It's definitely a big game for myself, but more importantly for England 21s, it's a great chance for us to enhance our reputation. I always try and put the players first, beyond myself. I was aware also the attention the senior head coach gets (as interim last year). There's a reason why I've not been tempted to go into senior football. I love this role, I love the development side of it.” Adds… “Maybe it's something in the future I'll do, the route that I'll go down.”
On the game’s significance for other home-grown coaches… “We talk about British coaches getting more opportunities. If a British coach can go against the Spanish coach (Santi) and the team can really perform well…it helps, not just myself, it helps British coaches in general.”
On his desired style…”It's important that when people back home watch the England Under-21s, they're excited by the way they play. We want to see real attacking football, aggressive football. We want our players to play with risk, to get into (dangerous) parts of the pitch and express themselves.”
On whether he will finally start a No 9, Jay Stansfield, or continue with No 10s in a 4-2-2-2... “I try to get away from too much ‘positions’. At one point the other night, we had five attackers on the pitch (against Germany when chasing the game). We're creating a lot of chances. We just have to take them.”
On the need to press Spain’s tempo-setting No 6 Javi Guerra, Valencia pivot currently pursued by AC Milan. “There’s definitely a challenge to stop the single pivot. We've got two, three ways that we'll get to the pivot. It's about making sure your angle that you approach is right, the speed that you go at is right, that the team-mates are connected behind you. The most important thing is the mentality to go and press and to stop your opponent playing.”
On challenges posed by Spain. “I love the Spanish coaches. I love the Spanish style. Playing against that system is always a challenge because of the single pivot and the spaces they can get into, but also the threat of both wide players with the pace they've got, the 9 (Mateo Joseph) can drop down. Minimum we have to manage and match Spain's intensity and physicality and then impose our own style on them.”
On pressure on his players... “There's definitely a responsibility when they put the shirt on in terms of the expectation and the pressure that goes with having to perform. We try and remove that as much as we can, but it's there for everyone to see. If we're going to win major tournaments, these are the moments where we have to step up.” #ENG #ESPENG #U21EURO
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Spain Under-21 striker Mateo Joseph’s father is Emile Heskey’s cousin. “He is part of my family but we’ve not seen each other a lot,’’ Joseph says. “What we have spoken about has been football and the truth is I feel lucky to have someone like that in my family. I suppose he won’t want us to win tomorrow, though.” #ESP #U21EURO #ESPENG #LUFC
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Omari Hutchinson was one of the few England players who played with any real freedom in the (improved) second half against Germany at the Uefa Under-2s. The Ipswich Town winger, nurtured at Chelsea, Charlton and Arsenal, created Alex Scott’s goal in the 2-1 loss and spoke post-match on…
On the difference for the team and himself without centre-forward Liam Delap, his old Ipswich team-mate now off with Chelsea at the Club World Cup. “I guess you could say that he gives a different presence to the team and he makes some stuff easier than what other players can do. But, look, we've got a great squad. Everyone's able to play upfront.” But for Hutchinson himself, given their old Ipswich connection, is Delap missed? “Yeah. What he does off the ball and he's a goalscoring striker. So, yeah, it's kind of a shame he's not here.”
On which wing he prefers. “I'll probably say right, but as long as I'm playing, I don't care. He (Carsley) backs me to dominate my opponent and that's what I try to do at my best.”
On what went wrong in the first half against Germany? And what did Carsley say at half-time? “We were losing our duels, our second balls and that's the one thing that he's big on. He wasn’t happy. Sometimes you need a wake-up call and second half we could have gotten another two goals. We haven't been clinical. I just had to put more intensity into my game and just keep getting at my man and hopefully get a nice cross, assist or goal.”
On the challenge posed by Spain in Saturday’s quarter-final. “They're very good on the ball, so we want to be dominant. We can be physically better than them. We’ve just got to physically outrun them and take them to the final whistle.We just want to be able to dominate and win by two goals really.”
On whether he will take a penalty. “Yeah, 100%.” On practising pens. “Sometimes but not really. At Ipswich I wasn't the penalty taker. Now there’s going to be pens then I'm going to start practising in training.”
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Charlie Cresswell is proving one of England Under-21’s leaders and most vocal team members. Cresswell began at Leeds United (his dad Richard’s old club), had a loan spell at Millwall, and is now at Toulouse. French club follow their tall centre-back’s adventures at the European Under-21s closely with updates of “Charlie et les #YoungLions”.
Cresswell takes on the excellent Spanish in Saturday’s quarter-final in Trnava, here in Slovakia. Last night, Cresswell rallied the team against Germany in Nitra, shouting at them to be “more aggressive” and adding to Lee Carsley’s rhetoric at the break. Cresswell, who won the Euros in 2023, spoke candidly after the defeat by Germany …
On what Carsley said at half-time. “Show some fight, you’re playing for England, let's run harder than them, work harder than them. I was saying to the lads ‘just smash into them’, ‘I don't know you're there’ and ‘let them know they're in a game’. I just knew it wasn't good enough from everyone, myself included. We just needed more fight, more determination. We can go press them high and get the ball back.
“We showed that in the second half, but we've got to take that into the next game. I said to the lads today, ‘You're playing for England Under-21s, against Germany and next will be against Spain. It doesn't get better than this’. We'll look back on this time and want to live this point again so it's important we stay right here right now and enjoy every moment.”
On being vocal. “It's the way I've been brought up. It was drilled in me since I was first starting football. Mainly by my dad and my mum. I've got three younger siblings so being the oldest child plays its part. I'm the one they should be looking up to so it’s just trying to set an example for everyone. My dad always taught me that speaking will help me. So I speak and it helps others, but it also helps me. It helps make my job a lot easier. And if that comes off in a leadership manner then it is what it is.”
On developing at Toulouse. “Ligue 1 is very good. Like any fans, they (Toulouse’s) love anyone leaving 100% on the pitch. I've matured a lot out there, like in everyday life. It's made me more independent.” Helped by his girlfriend. “She's very good at cooking. She's been a massive, massive part for me. She's helped me through it all and been by my side.”
On increasing number of England fans out here in Slovakia. “It's great to see, especially for us players, walking out and seeing all the England flags from all parts of the country.
I've got family coming to the next game.”On the challenge of Spain. “Spain are a top side. The first team as well, it runs through their system. You know when you play against Spain what they're going to be like. They're going to pass it around and try to make you move. But we've got to stand strong and take the game to them. Because we've got quality in that room. We know we can beat them. Everyone has their weaknesses.”
On being on the bench against Spain in the 2023 final. “It was good! I know it got a bit fiery at some points and I'm pretty sure it'll be a fiery game. I enjoy that stuff though.” #ENG #SPAENG #U21EURO #LUFC #YoungLions
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A look at Trent’s #RMCF debut and why he should be given a chance. Also on today’s The Winter View, why #ENG have to play with more width and hunger v Spain in #U21EURO with insight from Lee Carsley plus a salute to an England legend’s legacy in Cambodia https://pod.fo/e/2e8aae
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A look at Trent’s #RMCF debut and why he should be given a chance. Also on today’s The Winter View, why #ENG have to play with more width and hunger v Spain in #U21EURO with insight from Lee Carsley plus a salute to an England legend’s legacy in Cambodia https://pod.fo/e/2e8aae
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A look at Trent’s #RMCF debut and why he should be given a chance. Also on today’s The Winter View, why #ENG have to play with more width and hunger v Spain in #U21EURO with insight from Lee Carsley plus a salute to an England legend’s legacy in Cambodia https://pod.fo/e/2e8aae
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A look at Trent’s #RMCF debut and why he should be given a chance. Also on today’s The Winter View, why #ENG have to play with more width and hunger v Spain in #U21EURO with insight from Lee Carsley plus a salute to an England legend’s legacy in Cambodia https://pod.fo/e/2e8aae
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Elliot Anderson has senior England ambitions, loves watching Kevin De Bruyne, and cannot wait for European nights at the City Ground. After training at Samorin today, the England Under-21 and Nottingham Forest midfielder spoke well and widely on….
On his best position, 6 or 8. “I do like getting forward in the 8 position and trying to get into the box and score. I enjoy the 6 as well because you get more of the ball and feel you have more control. They both bring good things out of my game. With the double pivot we (U21s) play, it allows a 6 to join the attack, which I like doing. The manager (Lee Carsley) wants me to take control of games.
“I love being able to bring different attributes to the team. Playing lower in the 6, I can try and pass forward, start the attacks and try to join them. At Forest, I am a box-to-box 8. It’s about adapting to what the coach wants. Trying to split defences is a big part of my game. It’s something we might lack in football now. That’s what I’m trying to do, create attacks and try and catch the eye.”
On the debate about who should play 6 alongside Declan Rice for England. “I haven’t seen much of the debate. I’m just trying to focus on myself and get up as high as I can. I believe I can get to the senior team. I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing and try and get on his (Thomas Tuchel’s) radar. I’ll be trying to get in the World Cup squad, that’s for sure.”
On frustration at Forest slipping from Champions League positions into European Conference League. “Everyone was pretty disappointed. We fell off towards the end, but we must be proud of what we’ve done. Chelsea won it (Conference) and if we play the way we did last season, then we could have a really good chance of getting towards the end. It would be incredible (to win a European trophy). All the (Forest) boys have been saying how good it would be. The city deserves it. We have an incredible fanbase. I enjoy playing at the City Ground, so if we can repay the fans with a trophy, it would be great. The nights under the lights at the City Ground with the European clubs coming is what I’m most looking forward to.”
On his popularity at Bristol Rovers (on loan), Newcastle United and now Forest. “I try and get fans off their seats and will do everything for the team. I work hard all game and fight for the team. All the fans enjoy that, so I’ll keep doing that.”
On which player gets him off his seat. “I love watching Kevin De Bruyne. He creates things and is so good to watch.”
On leadership. “I feel I’ve always been vocal. I can be quiet off the pitch, but once I’m on it, I change.”
On the challenge of facing Germany in Nitra on Wednesday. “The lads show their quality every day in training; it’s about being brave and expressing ourselves.”
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A look at the intelligence behind #LFC recruitment. Also in today’s episode of The Winter View the challenges in store for #ENG against Germany #U21EURO with input from James Beadle. And a look at the Boro Bus #MFC. https://pod.fo/e/2e6e90
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Harvey Elliott, named player of the match #ENGSVN, described the heat in Nitra as "ridiculous". 28C at 6pm (local) kick-off, 26C second half. “It was ridiculous. It was tough. I don’t think I’ve played in heat like that. You can’t complain about these things. I’d rather it be really hot today than pouring down with rain. It’s another test, another obstacle in the way for us. We got through it. If we have to play in that heat again, I feel we have adapted to it very well.” #ENG #LFC #U21EURO
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Slow England 0 Slovenia 0 in Slovakia. Echoes of stalemate at seniors Euros last year in Cologne. Maybe it was the heat, 28C at kick-off, 26C at f-t, pitch not watered enough, Slovenia (population 2.12m) v well-organised but England too lethargic until last 10. Beadle, Cresswell and Anderson did fine.
No real goal threat - Nwaneri, Elliott briefly – until Stansfield on. Offered late focus, threat in behind. Hinshelwood late header tipped over by excellent Turk. Elliott named Player of the Match. Slovenian c-b Jevsenak asked for Elliott’s shirt (65). Elliott pointed to tunnel. Man of the match award should really should have gone to young Turk or No 10 Seslar. Seven other issues raised by the game….
1.Tactics. Carsley stayed with the same 4-2-2-2 formation. 2 changes from win over Czechia. Nwaneri for Hutchinson, Hackney for Scott. Set-pieces focused on looking to free Cresswell away from forest of tall Slovenians.
2.Nwaneri showed flashes of his undoubted quality. Such is his youth that a year ago he was playing at Uefa Under-17s. Began left. Great chance (27) from a driven Rowe cross. Turk got a slight touch, affected Nwaneri connection. Second half, went right, more of a threat, took risks, cut in on to his left. Shot over (61). Shot blocked (70).
3.Changes. Carsley sent on Hutchinson for Rowe, Hinshelwood for Anderson, Norton-Cuffy for Gray (64). McAtee went false 9. Carlsey tried to inject more threat. Stansfield for Nwaneri, Morton for Hackney (72). Hutchinson went right, McAtee left, Elliott off Stansfield. Stansfield looked to get in behind, tested Slovenia. Hinshelwood denied by Turk.
4.Seslar. Great left foot. Bicycle kick over, shot near-post, saved by Beadle. Already capped by the senior side. Twice denied again by Beadle. Interviewed by Uefa TV reporter at half-time.
5.McAtee. England captain. Gutsy. Went up for a header as gk came flying out. Good save from Turk second half. Tactically flexible, shifting positions.
6.Cresswell. Very vocal c-b. Calling England to move up. “Keep working.” Read danger well. Imperious in air.
7. Fans. 5,217 at 7,400-capacity Stadion pod Zoborom. A theme of this Under-21, for the first time in my experience, that substantial travelling supports, Bratislava very busy, now including England. Fair representation, inc Nottingham Forest (four flags), Barnsley, Chelsea, Palace, Wednesday, Sutton United, Port Vale, York, West Ham, Sunderland. Even a burst of the unwelcome “No Surrender” in the National Anthem. A far more acceptable blast of “Lee Carsley’s Barmy Army”. But they lacked a finisher. Also in crowd were FA Pro Licence candidates. Interesting to know what they learned. #ENG #ENGSLO #U21EURO
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U21 EURO | Slovakia 0-1 Italy: Casadei guarantees quarter-final spot https://www.byteseu.com/1107462/ #Ambrosino #Azzurrini #Casadei #DiegoCoppola #Fabbian #FERRARA #Ghilardi #Gnonto #Italy #Kayode #LeoSauer #LorenzoPirola #Ndour #Ruggeri #SebastianoDesplanches #Slovakia #Spain #TommasoBaldanzi #Torino #U21EURO #Zanotti
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