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4 days ago
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U21 Euro 2025: Five England stars to watch ahead of semi-final
England are through to the semi-finals of the under-21 Euros after beating tournament favourites Spain 3-1. They will now face the Netherlands on Wednesday 25 June for a spot in the final. The Young Lions are defending champions and many in the squad have had impressive seasons playing for their Premier League take a look at some of the talented youngsters coming through the ranks and hoping to shine for your favourite England player? Who do you think will win the under-21 Euros tournament? Let us know in the comments below. Ethan Nwaneri Age: 18Position: MidfielderClub: ArsenalGunners winger Ethan Nwaneri may only be 18 years old, but he's no newbie when it comes to the top flight of English 2022, he became the youngest player in Premier League history when he came on in the closing moments of Arsenal's match against Brentford, aged just 15 years and 181 also played a big part in Arsenal's runners-up league campaign this season - scoring nine times in 37 a result, his achievements have been recognised by the Professional Footballers Association (PFA).Nwaneri has been nominated for this season's Young Player of the Year award. Harvey Elliott Age: 22Position: MidfielderClub: LiverpoolDespite Elliott's young age, this is his second under-21 Euros tournament, having also played in the last European Championship in 2023, which England won. The boyhood Liverpool fan, has impressed for the Reds since he signed for the north-west club in 2019, breaking into the senior team in the 2021/22 also been an important player at international was England's top scorer in qualifying for Euro 2025, netting seven goals. He has started in all of England's matches so far and he's the only player in the squad to have scored in more than one match for the Young Lions so far this tournament. James McAtee Age: 22Position: MidfielderClub: Manchester CityJames McAtee is England's under-21 midfielder had the option to choose whether to play at the Euros or at the Club World Club with Man City which is currently taking place in the decided to play with the under-21 team, saying that he has "never had an [England] international tournament before".His decision seems to have been a good one, as he had a huge impact in their quarter-final match. McAtee scored England's opener after just 10 minutes and his hard work on the pitch paid off, as he picked up Player of the Match for his role in the win over Spain. Archie Gray Age: 19Position: MidfielderClub: Tottenham HotspurArchie Gray comes from a big footballing year he made history, following in his dad Andy's footsteps to play in the Premier it doesn't stop grandad Frank also played top flight football in England in the 1970s and 1980s, winning trophies with Leeds United and Nottingham he's got competition too - as his 16-year-old younger brother Harry plays as a forward for newly-promoted Premier League club Leeds the pair face each on the pitch other next season? Elliot Anderson Age: 22Position: MidfielderClub: Nottingham ForestElliot Anderson rounded off the scoring in England's quarter-final, converting from the penalty spot against Spain in the final moments of the has had an unbelievable breakthrough season at Nottingham Forest, after signing a five-year deal with the club last year. He started 33 Premier League games this season, scoring twice and assisting six finished the season in seventh place, meaning Anderson and his teammates will be playing in next season's Uefa Conference be the first time the club will return to European football after a 30-year absence.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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England 0-0 Slovenia: Young Lions held to frustrating stalemate at U21 Euros
England Under-21s missed the chance to secure their place in the knockout stage of the European Championship after being held to a goalless draw by Slovenia. Lee Carsley's side were frustrated in the first half against a Slovenia side who threatened at times themselves, but Ethan Nwaneri and Harvey Elliott spurned golden opportunities. Advertisement Goalkeeper James Beadle played his part in keeping England level with decent saves to deny Svit Seslar. England moved to the top of the group, for the time being at least, but will have to wait to secure their qualification against Germany when they meet in Nitra on Wednesday, while Slovenia kept their slim hopes of progressing alive. Slovenia started brightly and came close when Seslar's whipped free-kick deflected inches wide of the target and Beadle was then called into action for the first time to stop Seslar's drilled effort with his legs. England's first chance came in the 20th minute. Captain James McAtee will have been disappointed to drag his close-range effort harmlessly wide. Advertisement England should have been ahead just before the half-hour when Jonathan Rowe showed great feet to get past his marker and put the ball on a plate for Nwaneri, but with the goal at his mercy he somehow missed an easy tap-in. Slovenia started to threaten again, with Seslar proving a menace as he let rip with a ferocious effort from outside the box which Beadle did well to tip over the crossbar. England again came close to an opener before the break. Elliot Anderson superbly picked out the run of Elliott and he lifted his effort over goalkeeper Martin Turk only to see the ball bounce off the upright and away from danger. Another glorious chance went begging when Tino Livramento hooked the ball into the six-yard area and McAtee directed a shot on goal but Turk was in the right place to save. Advertisement Slovenia almost made England pay for those missed chances as another chance fell to Seslar, but he saw a curling strike saved by Beadle. Substitute Omari Hutchinson injected some pace into England's attack and his cross found Elliott who could not direct his header on target. England were denied in stoppage time as Brooke Norton-Cuffy's pinpoint cross picked out Jack Hinshelwood who directed a powerful header on target but Turk tipped the ball behind and secured an important point.
BBC News
19-06-2025
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PFA Young Player of the Year 2025: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Liam Delap and Aggie Beever-Jones among those nominated
The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) have announced their shortlists for this season's Young Player of the footballers playing in the English Leagues have been nominated in both the men's and women's winners are voted for by other players, meaning it gives footballers the chance to be recognised for their achievements by different reading to find out who's made the men's and women's shortlist and let us know your favourite player in the comments below. Who's made the men's shortlist? Arsenal and Bournemouth lead the nominations with two players shortlisted from their defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has made the list after enjoyed a breakthrough season for Arsenal, which also saw him score on his England debut earlier this year against 17-year-old teammate, winger Ethan Nwaneri, also played a big part in Arsenal's runners-up league campaign - scoring nine times in 37 full-back Milos Kerkez is also among the nominees, after he appeared in every league game for his side this Cherries defender Dean Huijsen scored a number of crucial goals, which earned him a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid earlier this Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has also been recognised after contributing 14 goals and 15 assists this Delap recently joined Chelsea from Ipswich in a £30m deal after scoring 12 goals in the Premier League last season and rounds up the top six. Who's made the women's shortlist? Chelsea, who finished top of the WSL last season for the sixth year in a row, have three players nominated this striker Aggie Beever-Jones scored nine goals for the club, and saw her also earn her place in the England squad for this summer's Euro 2025 teammate, 19-year-old midfielder Weikie Kaptein also makes the shortlist, as does Chelsea striker Maiko year's PFA Young Player of the Year winner Grace Clinton is in the running to win the award for the second year in a row, after an impressive season for Manchester United. Manchester City's Mary Fowler picks up a nomination after scoring six goals and providing seven assists in 17 WSL matches this season, before getting injured in finally, Liverpool's Olivia Smith also makes the list after finishing her first season on Merseyside as her club's top striker with nine winners of the men's and women's awards will be announced on 19 August at a ceremony in Manchester.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist revealed
The six players nominated for the 2024/25 FA Young Player of the Year award have been announced. Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly is among the names included after a brilliant breakout campaign at the Emirates. Advertisement The 18-year-old made 39 appearances in all competitions and helped Arsenal reach the Champions League semi-finals. Lewis-Skelly made his senior England debut in March and marked the occasion with a goal, becoming the youngest ever debut scorer for the Three Lions. Arsenal teammate Ethan Nwaneri is also named on the six-player shortlist. Nwaneri scored nine times for the Gunners across all competitions last season. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a frontrunner for the award. Rogers is another who earned his first England honours last season, after scoring 14 goals and providing 15 assists across all competitions. Advertisement Bournemouth are well represented with both Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez on the shortlist, though the former has since completed a £50m move to Real Madrid. Liam Delap is the final name on the shortlist after impressing despite Ipswich Town's relegation. The 22-year-old scored 12 goals in the Premier League, form which earned the forward a £30m transfer to Chelsea this summer. Delap will be aiming to succeed new teammate Cole Palmer, who claimed the honour in 2023/24. The winner will be announced at the 2025 PFA Awards, which will be held in Manchester on 19th August 2025. PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist for 2024/25 Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) Liam Delap (Ipswich Town) Advertisement Read – Every Premier League team's start ranked by difficulty See more – Premier League 2025/26 fixtures: Key talking points Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Arsenal pair included in six-man PFA Young Player shortlist voted for by rivals
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri both had impressive seasons by becoming key figures in Mikel Arteta's Gunners squad but face stiff competition from a new Chelsea star Six players have been shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Season with the country's professionals voting for a pair of breakthrough Arsenal stars and two players who have already made big money transfers. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri both had impressive seasons by becoming key figures in Mikel Arteta's Gunners squad as they finished second in the top flight and were beaten in the Champions League semi-finals by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain. Lewis-Skelly also scored on his England senior debut against Albania in March, while team-mate Nwaneri, 17, scored nine times in 37 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions. And they are joined by Liam Delap, who this week made his Chelsea debut after being poached from relegated Ipswich Town having scored a dozen goals for the Tractor Boys. Bournemouth's impressive campaign is also rewarded by Dean Huijsen, who made his Real Madrid debut on Wednesday night in the Club World Cup draw against Al Hilal, and Liverpool-bound Hungarian full back Milos Kerkez named among the six best youngsters. And last but not least is Aston Villa starlet Morgan Rogers, who started all but one league game for the club while registering eight league goals and 10 assists. He also earned a maiden call up to the England senior team The winner will be honoured on August 19 at the 52nd annual PFA Awards, which will be held in Manchester with Mohamed Salah expected to take the coveted Players' Player of the Year gong. Meanwhile, the Championship Players' Player of the Year shortlist has been announced with two members of Leeds' table-topping squad and a pair of promoted Burnley stars included. The Whites' Dan James and Ao Tanaka are joined by Clarets goalkeeper James Trafford and Josh Brownhill. Sheffield United's Gus Hamer and Borja Sainz complete that shortlist. League One champions Birmingham City have two players nominated in their division's category with 19-goal Jay Stansfield joined by Japanese international Tomoki Iwata. The division's top scorer Charlie Kelman, from Leyton Orient, plus Wycombe's Richard Kone, Peterborough player Kwame Poku and Barnsley's Davis Keillor-Dunn.
