Morton praises 'special' England U21s after beating Spain
Liverpool's Tyler Morton described the England Under-21s team as "special" after they reached the Euro 2025 semi finals. The Young Lions beat Spain 3-1 in Trnava on Saturday to set up a last-four showdown with the Netherlands on Wednesday. It was a vastly improved performance after a stuttering group stage ended with them finishing as runners-up to Germany with four points. England and Spain were involved in a mass brawl at the final whistle - sparked by a late tackle on Tino Livramento - and Morton believes it demonstrated their unity. He said: "This is a very special team. It's a team that's got a bit of everything, especially fighters. You see at the end, it's part of the game and I think everyone's got passion for the game."That's some things that you don't develop, that's something you've just got and I think this team's got it."We showed that, dominating a Spanish team for most of the game was not what all English teams do."I think we've shown a different side. I think we were very comfortable in and out of possession and I think sometimes the out of possession bit has got to be done. I think they're a top team, they're a threat, but I think we minimised that threat."Morton, though, will miss the semi-final against the Netherlands in Bratislava after being booked in the first half, his second caution of the tournament. "I didn't know until after the game. I was just really in the zone. I don't think it was a yellow card, myself, but it's gone," said the 22-year-old. "I've got to just prepare myself now for what could be, but I'll be right behind the lads the whole game."
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