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BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
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."
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘I saw the boys start going in' – The shocking ‘leg-breaker' challenge that sparked huge England vs Spain U21 brawl
A SHOCKING challenge on Tino Livramento sparked a huge bust-up during the Euro Under-21s clash between England and Spain. Lee Carsley 's Young Lions shook off an underwhelming group phase to beat Spain 3-1 in Trnava. 4 4 England took an early two-goal lead via goals by James McAtee and Harvey Elliott, although Javi Guerra's 39th minute penalty got La Roja back into it. Carsley's men sealed a place in the semis when Elliot Anderson converted a stoppage time spot kick to make it 3-1. In the final moments of the game, Spanish full-back Marc Pubill wildly lunged towards England star Livramento. Pubill flew in with his studs up, but luckily did not make contact with Livramento. The Newcastle ace was understandably unhappy with the challenge, subsequently bumping chests with his opponent. Upon the final whistle moments later, tempers flared among players from both teams. Plenty of pushing and shoving ensued, with England centre-half Charlie Cresswell even having hands placed around his neck at one point. England coaching staff were desperate for none of their players to pick up a silly red card, which would have ruled them out of the semi-finals. Assistant boss Ashley Cole even stepped in to help break up the melee. Unused Spanish sub Rafa Marin was sent off amid the carnage, while McAtee was booked for England. Reflecting on the flashpoint after the game, Carsley said: "I think there are better ways to build camaraderie! But I think we had something similar in the final [two years ago]. "Emotions run very high and in those kinds of 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." 'WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM A BIT BACK' Young Lions skipper McAtee added: "I never saw the challenge. I saw the boys start going into it, so always going in to help. It's part of football, and you just have to stick together as a team. "It's a big game, we know that. It's two big teams in the tournament, so them kicking off, we can't sit back and just let them do it, we have to give them a bit back, so I am happy with the boys." Fans watching at home were furious with Pubill's challenge, with one writing on X: "No wonder things kicked off at the end - that's a leg-breaker on Livramento. Shocking." While a second fumed: "Disgusting from that player." Another called it "cowardly behaviour". England will be back on action on Wednesday as they take on the Netherlands in the semi-finals. Should they manage to get past the Dutch, either Denmark, France, Germany or Italy will await in the final. 4
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
James McAtee, Harvey Elliott and Elliot Anderson inspire England to a famous win over Spain, writes NATHAN SALT, as Under-21's reach Euros semi-finals
Three years ago it was here in Trnava where England's Under-19's clinched the European Championships and on Saturday night Lee Carsley 's Under-21's side produced another famous night by downing Spain 3-1 to reach the semi-finals. England won this tournament in Georgia two years ago but had flattered to deceive in the tournament so far, stumbling out of the groups and they arrived here as underdogs, not that any of the players agreed. While only two players from that triumphant Under-19s group started here, this group showed every bit of the championship DNA they need if they are to go all the way to defend their title next weekend in Bratislava. Carsley told some home truths to his players after they lost their final group game 2-1 to Germany and he shuffled his pack with four changes here. In came captain James McAtee and Tino Livramento, while Tyler Morton and Jay Stansfield received their first starts of the tournament. It was bold from Carsley to take Elliot Anderson and Ethan Nwaneri, two of England's brightest players at these Euros, out of the side. Less than 90 seconds in it looked like it would be a case of deja vu for Carsley and his players when Italian referee Simone Souza pointed to the spot for a handball on Charlie Cresswell. Germany took the lead three minutes in and here were Spain with the chance to punish England inside two minutes, only for VAR to intervene and overturn. That was a game-changing moment for England, who looked a team transformed in the immediate aftermath of the non-penalty award. They found a way to dominate possession, Morton and Alex Scott doing a brilliant job at passing it around frustrated Spanish markers and 10 minutes in England got their reward. Scott's whipped in corner was inadvertently flicked on at the near post by a Spanish head and it was McAtee who reacted quickest to the loose ball, firing into the corner from eight yards out. Carsley and his staff kept their cool, nothing had been won with another 80 minutes remaining. But even they allowed themselves a chance to celebrate when five minutes later they were two goals in front. This time Jarrell Quansah, who is on the brink of sealing a move from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen, strode forward purposefully into midfield and then the edge of the box before unleashing a fizzing low drive at goal. Spanish goalkeeper Alejandro Iturbe spilled the shot and before he had chance to gather at the second attempt Harvey Elliott had raced in to score and had wheeled off in celebration. England found themselves in dreamland. MATCH FACTS FROM TRNAVA ENGLAND (4-2-2-2): Beadle 7; Livramento 7, Cresswell 7, Quansah 6, Hinshelwood 6; Scott 6 (Anderson 52, 6.5), Morton 7; Hutchinson 7 (Rowe 52, 6), Elliott 7 (Norton-Cuffy 70); Stansfield 6.5 (Nwaneri 82), McAtee 7.5 (Hackney 70) Goals: McAtee (10), Elliott (15), Anderson (90+3 pen) Booked: Morton, Rowe SPAIN (4-2-3-1): Iturbe; Pubill, Tarrega, Mosquera, Bueno; Turrientes (Jaureguizar 57), Guerra; Juanlu (Moro 57), Moleiro, Lopez (Fernandez 71); Joseph (Torre 71) Goals: Guerra (39 pen) ATT: 8,247 So, for England to head into the break only one goal up instead of two, and for it to have been their own sloppiness that brought on a Spain goal, will have wrangled. Scott was far too casual on the edge of his own box and having been robbed of possession, Alberto Moleiro skipped inside and was fouled by the outstretched leg of Quansah. Penalty. No need for VAR this time. Javi Guerra waited for James Beadle to dive the other way and he coolly slotted in to reduce the deficit at 2-1. Game on. Spain rallied, as England knew they would, and Guerra had two bites at the apple to draw them level on the hour mark when Raul Moro's cutback found him unmarked in the area, only this time Beadle came up huge for England with two reactionary saves. Carsley challenged his players to show they are up for the fight after being turned over too lightly against Germany and bodies were on the line late on here. Charlie Cresswell, who was outstanding on the night, made some huge blocks as Spain continued to send the artillery towards Beadle in goal. England really should have given themselves breathing room when substitute Anderson found an unmarked Jack Hinshelwood six yards out, only for him to head over with 15 minutes left on the clock. That parity came in stoppage time when a frantic Iturbe raced out of his goal aimlessly and was late to the ball after Jonathan Rowe, sent on from the bench, got their first. Penalty England, confidently dispatched by Anderson.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
U21s success would boost British coaches
England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley believes that outsmarting Spain at Euro 2025 would boost the profile of British Young Lions boss wants to enhance the prospects of homegrown coaches and says reaching the semi-finals will do just that. They face Spain in the quarter-finals in Trnava, Slovakia, on Saturday night aiming to defend the title Carsley guided them to two years ago. Spain manager Santi Denia is looking to guide his country to a fifth consecutive semi-final at under-21 level, but Carsley believes victory would show the world what British coaches can achieve. "It's a great chance for us to enhance our reputation because I think that's a big thing," said Carsley, who signed a new deal to take him through to Euro 2027 before the tournament. "We talk about British coaches getting more opportunities and, at this stage, if a British coach can go against a Spanish coach and the team can really perform well it helps not just myself but British coaches in general."I'm not sure I'm flying the flag, but it's important when people watch the under-21s at home they're excited by the way they're playing. "We want to see real attacking football, aggressive football, because you know what we've done in the past has got us to this position."If we're going to win major tournaments, these are the moments where we have to step up."
The Independent
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV? How to watch European Championship quarter-final
England's U21 side face Spain in the quarter-finals of the European Championship tonight in a rematch of the 2023 final. Lee Carsley 's side l ost 2-1 to Germany in their final match of the group stages last time out, and head into this contest as slight underdogs. And if they want to retain the trophy they won so dramatically two years ago, they will have to beat a talented Spain side who are yet to lose so far in the tournament. A 1-1 draw with Italy last time out was enough to give La Roja top spot in Group A, and the reward for that is an intriguing tie against Carsley's Young Lions. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match: When and where is England U21 vs Spain U21? The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday, 21 June in Trnava, Slovakia. It will take place at the at the Anton Malatinský stadium, which is home to local side Spartak Trnava and has a capacity of around 19,200. How can I watch it? Viewers in the UK can watch the match for free on Channel 4, with coverage starting at 7.15pm. Subscribers can also stream the action online via Channel 4 On Demand. Team news For Spain, defender Marc Pubill is a doubt after coming off against Italy with an injury, and he could be replaced by Eric Garcia, with Barcelona's Gerard Martin replacing him at left-back. Barcelona's Pablo Torre could come in to the starting line-up ahead of Alberto Moleiro, while Valencia's Javi Guerra will hope to earn a place over Mikel Jauregizar or Pablo Marin. Jesus Rodriguez will hope to keep his wing place after scoring against Italy, with Raul Moro and Roberto Fernandez potentially completing the forward line as they did against the Azzurri. For England, Birmingham's Jay Stansfield will be hoping to make the starting line-up ahead of Jonathan Rowe, while James McAtee could come in for Harvey Elliott in attacking midfield. Tino Livramento could come in for Jack Hinshelwood at right-back, while Tyler Morton will hope to make an appearance in midfield. Spain XI: Cunat; Pubill, Marin, Herzog, Garcia; Jauregizar, Marin; Moro, Torre, Rodriguez; Fernandez. England XI: Beadle; Livramento, Cresswell, Quansah, Iling-Junior; Anderson, Scott; Nwaneri, Elliott, Hutchinson; Rowe. Odds Spain win - 5/4 Draw - 12/5 England win - 21/10 The Independent vets betting sites for useability, security and responsible gambling tools. You can claim free bets here to use across a range of sports. Please read the terms.
