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Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
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29-06-2025
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England U21s Win Euros with Liverpool Stars at the Heart of Victory
Liverpool Trio Stand Tall as England Win European U21 Championship Elliott crowned best in Europe England's triumph at the European U21 Championship offered a fitting conclusion to a long and winding campaign, and for three Liverpool players, it was a reminder of their quality and potential. Harvey Elliott, Tyler Morton and Jarell Quansah all played their part as the Young Lions edged past Germany 3-2 in a pulsating final on Saturday night. Advertisement For Elliott, this was more than just a victory; it was a personal coronation. The Liverpool midfielder opened the scoring in the final and was later named Player of the Tournament, a richly deserved accolade for a campaign full of intent, flair, and leadership. At 22, Elliott continues to evolve into a player of substance, capable of turning games and setting the tone in midfield. Photo: IMAGO Morton's comeback on the big stage Tyler Morton may have faded from Anfield's view this past season, but in Slovakia he delivered a moment that will linger far longer than most cameos. The 22-year-old, who made just five appearances for Liverpool in the 2024/25 campaign after failing to secure a loan or permanent move, produced a match-winning assist worthy of the highest praise. Advertisement GOAL described Morton's cross for Jonathan Rowe's 92nd-minute header as 'outstanding' and even called it 'Alexander-Arnold-esque', high praise for a player who has struggled for minutes but not for talent. The Express labelled the assist 'sensational,' despite noting Morton had a 'sloppy' start to the game. Former Liverpool forward Neil Mellor added further endorsement on social media: 'Tyler Morton that is an outrageous cross to get the assist!' In that single moment, vision, technique, bravery, Morton reminded everyone of his pedigree. Whether that's enough to force a rethink at Anfield remains to be seen, but suitors will have taken note. Photo: IMAGO Quansah's final Liverpool outing? Jarell Quansah's tournament may have doubled as his farewell in a Liverpool shirt. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old defender is set for a medical at Bayer Leverkusen on Monday, a move that reflects both his rising stock and Liverpool's evolving defensive strategy under Arne Slot. Advertisement Quansah, a reliable and assured presence at the back throughout the Euros, earned an 8/10 rating from The Express, who tipped him for 'a big future in the game.' GOAL noted he 'remained solid as ever' while also showcasing 'an attacking threat with the ball at his feet.' Liverpool fans would be forgiven for feeling a pang of regret, Quansah's progression has been steady and sincere, and losing him now may leave the Reds thin at centre-back unless significant reinforcements arrive. Uncertain futures despite glittering success So, while England's victory will be etched into the history books, the broader narrative surrounding Liverpool's U21 trio remains laced with uncertainty. Elliott has long been a key figure around the first team, but interest in him from clubs across Europe will only intensify. Morton, despite his brilliance, remains on the fringes. And Quansah looks set for the Bundesliga. For Liverpool, this summer could signal a turning point. Slot's tenure will be defined by how he integrates or replaces players like these, ones who've shown their worth on the European stage. Fans will celebrate their achievements, but also hope the club retains at least part of this talented generation.
Irish Examiner
28-06-2025
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Lee Carsley leads England to defence of Euro U21 crown
European U21 Championship final: England 3 Germany 2 (AET) Whatever Lee Carsley goes on to achieve in his managerial career, this will be very hard to beat. With England's Under-21s having been pegged back by Germany after racing into a 2-0 lead after goals for Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson, those of a negative disposition were probably thinking back to the 1970 World Cup when Sir Alf Ramsey's reigning champions were eliminated after extra time in the same scenario. But with Thomas Tuchel watching on from the stands after dashing across the Atlantic to be here, Carsley – who wasn't even born back then – clearly had no such thoughts. Instead, he boldly decided to gamble by taking off Elliott and the captain James McAtee and was rewarded by substitute Jonathan Rowe scoring with almost his first touch. It means that England have followed in the footsteps of Dave Sexton's sides more than 40 years ago by winning successive European titles and their fourth in total. On this evidence, the future looks very bright indeed. The England manager was calmness personified before kick-off as he cracked jokes with his assistant Ashley Cole and he had the luxury of being able to name an unchanged side from the semi-final victory over the Netherlands. The momentum gained after a much-improved performance in the second half of their final group stage game against a weakened Germany team helped propel an inexperienced group of players past pre-tournament favourites Spain in the last eight. But with their opponents at full strength this time, the threat posed by 6ft 6in striker Nick Woltemade, who began the game as the tournament's top scorer with six goals in only four appearances, seemed obvious. Such was the interest in this game that Tuchel had flown more than 5,000 miles from the Club World Cup in the United States to be in attendance, while the Germany manager, Julian Nagelsmann cut short his holiday in Majorca. There was no sign of any nerves as England were quick to find their rhythm. Elliott started the move down the right flank that ended up with Hutchinson forcing Noah Atubolu into a save. But Nnamdi Collins made a hash of the clearance and the Liverpool forward was able to steady himself before picking his spot with great precision to score his fifth of the competition. Charlie Cresswell – who is the other remaining member from 2023 – was inches away from doubling the lead when James McAtee fired across the face of goal. Then it was Jay Stansfield's turn following another lightning break from Elliott but the Birmingham striker decided against throwing himself at another McAtee pass with the goal gaping. The Manchester City midfielder finally registered an assist when Germany were caught out again on the break and Hutchinson finished with aplomb, celebrating with an acrobatic flip. The usually understated Carsley could barely contain his delight on the touchline. A flowing move began by the outstanding Elliot Anderson's clever backheel almost resulted in a brilliant team goal but Stansfield could only drag his shot wide. With Woltemade having to drop increasingly deeper, Germany seemed to have no answer. Even when goalkeeper James Beadle almost gifted them a goal when he briefly lost possession, England were still able to go straight up the other end and create another chance with McAtee's shot saved by Atubolu. But the loss of the limping Alex Scott, replaced by Liverpool's Tyler Morton just before half-time, was a blow and that was compounded when Nelson Weiper pulled one back by heading home Paul Nebel's cross in injury time. England did not seem to be ruffled by conceding. McAtee was unlucky to see his effort drift just wide after a magnificent dummy left his marker for dead at the start of the second half. But Germany looked so much more threatening when they made it into the final third and Beadle did well not to parry Nebel's cross into the path of the waiting Woltemade, who is set to join Bayern Munich after this tournament. There was to be no such reprieve when Nebel – who qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland through his grandmother – saw his curling shot deflect off Stansfield and loop over Beadle's despairing dive to equalise. Carsley immediately sacrificed Stansfield for Brooke Norton-Cuffy, with Elliott brought into a more central role. Suddenly the game was on a knife edge as Norton-Cuffy could only direct his shot straight at Atubolu after being set up by Hutchinson. There were hearts in mouths on the England bench when Germany struck the crossbar in injury time but they made it to extra time. Carsley rolled the dice by taking off the exhausted McAtee and Elliott and it immediately paid dividends as Rowe's deft header from Morton's cross restored England's lead. 'We have to dig in,' said Carsley as he gathered his players together in a huddle at the change of ends. 'This is our time now.' He could not contain his delight at the full time whistle after another late scare when Germany hit the bar again. But Carsley and England would not be denied their place in the history books. Guardian
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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AC Milan submit concrete offer for midfield target Javi Guerra
AC Milan have accelerated their talks to sign Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Milan have offered €16 million plus €4m in add-ons for the Spaniard. Los Che are holding out for more than €25m, but Milan are working to find a middle ground on the final fee. Advertisement The Rossoneri are confident about striking an agreement, with Guerra keen on a move to the San Siro. The Mestalla graduate has enjoyed swift progress as one of the highly coveted midfielders in La Liga over the last few seasons. He has been at the heart of Los Che's midfield, recording eight goals and four assists in 89 appearances. With his contract expiring in 2027, Valencia are looking to cash in on Guerra to deal with their long-running economic crisis. The 22-year-old has translated his form to the Spanish national team at the European U21 Championship, producing impressive performances in victories over Slovakia and Romania. Advertisement Milan need midfield reinforcements following Tijjani Reijnders' move to Manchester City and Yunus Musah's links with Napoli. Despite the imminent arrival of former Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri is looking to add younger players to his squad. The Rossoneri have been in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka, who has given his go-ahead for a move to the San Siro. Torino's highly talented midfielder Samuele Ricci is also on Milan's wishlist. The Italian giants are looking to bolster their defence, identifying Parma's Giovanni Leoni and Fiorentina's Pietro Comuzzo as potential centre-back targets.
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16-06-2025
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Ajax consider Romanian youth international in search for Jorrel Hato replacement
Ajax have set their sights on Romanian youth international Andrei Borza, according to VoetbalPrimeur and GSP. The 19-year-old left back, who is currently active at the European U21 Championship, is in the picture as a possible successor to Jorrel Hato. According to the Romanian sports outlet, Ajax have been keeping an eye on the defender for at least six months. Borza is even said to be one of the favourites to succeed Hato at the Johan Cruyff Arena. He currently plays for Rapid Bucharest in his own country, where he is a regular. Advertisement The youth international has a transfer clause of four million euros, and partly due to the interest, his club don't expect him to stay next term. Genoa are also reportedly interested in Borza. That said, scouts from the Amsterdam team have watched him several times in recent months. They are also following his performances during the European Championship U21 in Slovakia. Ajax are therefore 'drawing up a profile of the full-back and forming an image'. There is no concrete proposal yet, but he is considered one of the main candidates to succeed Hato, GSP assures. Borza played 37 official matches for Rapid this season, in which he scored once and registered three assists as his side finished fifth in the Romanian top flight. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
