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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Thomas Tuchel set to make last-minute 5000-mile trip to Slovakia to watch England U21 in Euro final
Julian Nagelsmann will also fly in to watch TUCH AND GO Thomas Tuchel set to make last-minute 5000-mile trip to Slovakia to watch England U21 in Euro final Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THOMAS TUCHEL is making the 5,000-mile trip to cheer on England Under-21s, hoping to spark a golden year ending in World Cup glory. The senior England boss jets in from the Club World Cup in America to watch the Young Lions in tomorrow's Euros final against his home nation Germany. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 England head coach Thomas Tuchel will fly to Slovakia to watch the U21s in the Euros final Credit: Getty Lee Carsley has backed this crop to kick off a new Golden Generation with a second straight title in Slovakia. U21s boss Carsley said: 'The travel arrangements have been made for him to get to the game, hopefully he gets here on time. He's been a great support for myself. 'He's very interested in the players, he's committed to the Under-21s. 'He was very supportive when I was picking the squad and the information about what he may need for obviously two games himself in the summer. READ MORE ON ENGLAND BECK 'N FALL Moment Beckham broke wrist for England - leading to secret op 22 years later 'We'll look forward to having him here. I've not known him long but he's a very nice guy. We look forward to welcoming him here. 'He's been there whenever I've needed him in terms of on the phone or a message. Same with the rest of the staff. We've got a good relationship.' On his Young Lions side, ex-Everton player Carsley said: 'It helps that they've got that experience of winning with England. We believe they can. I've got a lot of belief in them. 'They're an exciting team, they've grown as the tournament's gone on. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Hopefully they get what they deserve.' SunSport exclusively revealed senior German boss Julian Nagelsmann is taking time out of a holiday in Majorca to attend. Thomas Tuchel discusses England future after World Cup Now Tuchel is following suit after leaving Florida. Tuchel was Stateside to watch Manchester City smash Juventus 5-2 but has now boarded a flight and is travelling back across the pond. Should his schedule go to plan, Tuchel will land in Slovakia tomorrow afternoon. He will then be in the stands alongside Nagelsmann, the man he replaced at Bayern Munich in 2023, in the VIP seats at the Narodny Futbalovy Stadion. Tuchel has been in the US to watch a number of his international stars, combining the trip with a recce ahead of next summer's World Cup there. England captain James McAtee said: 'I didn't know he was coming. If he does it'd be extra motivation for the lads to win.' Manchester City's star, 22, has no problem missing the Club World Cup. He said: 'It's a tough one to answer — but I do not regret my decision at all. 'I'm happy, I'm here and my focus is now on this, it's not on the Club World Cup. 'The highlight was definitely on the pitch against Spain in the quarters, the opening goal. But I am hoping I can add a more special highlight.'
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Thomas Tuchel set to make last-minute 5000-mile trip to Slovakia to watch England U21 in Euro final
THOMAS TUCHEL is making the 5,000-mile trip to cheer on England Under-21s, hoping to spark a golden year ending in World Cup glory. The senior Advertisement 1 England head coach Thomas Tuchel will fly to Slovakia to watch the U21s in the Euros final Credit: Getty U21s boss Carsley said: 'The travel arrangements have been made for him to get to the game, hopefully he gets here on time. He's been a great support for myself. 'He's very interested in the players, he's committed to the Under-21s. 'He was very supportive when I was picking the squad and the information about what he may need for obviously two games himself in the summer. Advertisement READ MORE ON ENGLAND 'We'll look forward to having him here. I've not known him long but he's a very nice guy. We look forward to welcoming him here. 'He's been there whenever I've needed him in terms of on the phone or a message. Same with the rest of the staff. We've got a good relationship.' On his Young Lions side, ex-Everton player Carsley said: 'It helps that they've got that experience of winning with England. We believe they can. I've got a lot of belief in them. 'They're an exciting team, they've grown as the tournament's gone on. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Hopefully they get what they deserve.' SunSport exclusively revealed senior German boss Thomas Tuchel discusses England future after World Cup Now Advertisement Tuchel was Stateside to watch Should his schedule go to plan, Tuchel will land in Slovakia tomorrow afternoon. He will then be in the stands alongside Nagelsmann, the man he replaced at Tuchel has been in the US to watch a number of his international stars, combining the trip with a recce ahead of next summer's World Cup there. England captain Advertisement 'I'm happy, I'm here and my focus is now on this, it's not on the Club World Cup. 'The highlight was definitely on the pitch against Spain in the quarters, the opening goal. But I am hoping I can add a more special highlight.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Jack Hinshelwood out to ‘break the mould' with England U21s and claims Young Lions aren't weighed down by past failures
JACK HINSHELWOOD says England's young guns are out to 'break the mould' and finally end 60 years of hurt next summer. The 3 Jack Hinshelwood hopes to 'break the mould' with England Credit: Getty 3 The Brighton ace starred to help England U21s beat Holland and reach the final Credit: Reuters But beating old foes Germany to record back-to-back U21 European Championship crowns is just the start of what Along with the 2023 group Hinshelwood said: 'We've got to remain humble. We're in the Under-21s. But 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 plus years now. We know that we have amazing individuals in this group. Two years ago, they also had an amazing group and you see what them players are doing now. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'It's really inspiring for us and really gives us that extra motivation to want to do well and reach that level.' Legendary names - including the famous Golden Generation - have failed to deliver for the nation. However, Hinshelwood insists his generation is not weighed down by history. He said: 'No, of course not. The past is in the past and there's not much we can do about it. We're all looking to the future and there's a bright future.' Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Hinshelwood faces a huge year ahead - and not just on the pitch with Brighton and trying to catch He revealed last month that he and his girlfriend are expecting their first child. England and Spain stars in mass brawl after U21 Euro quarter-final And speaking of family, Hinshelwood himself comes from a huge footballing one. Great-grandfather Wally Hinshelwood, his grandad Paul, great-uncle Martin and his Some say Hinshelwood was born to play the beautiful game - but hearing about all of his team-mates' journeys has helped create an unbreakable bond between the group. He said: 'I've learned so much from my family and speaking to the boys here, they've got amazing families and everyone's got different journeys. 3 His ex-pro dad Adam, manager of York City, is flying out for the final Credit: Getty 'It's nice to hear how everyone has got to this point and it brings us closer together so yeah it's really nice. 'Sometimes we don't get to see each other as much but when you're away for a tournament you get to spend good quality time with these people and get to know them and you can build great bonds. We've got a great bond off the pitch and we're now showing it on the pitch. 'This is my first international tournament, so it's great being here and I've loved every second. To get to the final is amazing, but we know we've got one more job to do now and that's to bring it home.' Hinshelwood added: '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. 'We probably didn't really show up until the quarter-finals. But these last two games we've really put in good performances and the results have followed. We've got one more big job to do now.' England's Under-21 Euros squad in FULL ENGLAND are looking to retain their status as Under-21 European champions this summer in Slovakia. Here is Lee Carsley's full squad for the blockbuster tournament: Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City) Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool) Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth) Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Liverpool name former Wales boss as new U21s manager
Liverpool name former Wales boss as new U21s manager Former Wales manager Rob Page has taken the reins of Liverpool's Under-21 side. Page's most recent role was at the helm of the Welsh senior team, where he spent three and a half years from 2020. He initially joined as Ryan Giggs' assistant, stepped in as interim boss, and was eventually handed the job full-time. Advertisement During his time in charge, the 50-year-old guided Wales to their first World Cup appearance since 1958 and also reached the knockout stages of Euro 2020. However, his spell came to an end in June 2024 after Wales failed to qualify for the Euros that summer. His departure from the senior role followed a string of poor results, including a goalless draw against Gibraltar and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Slovakia. Craig Bellamy has since taken over the national team duties. A former international captain with 41 caps to his name, Page had previously managed the Wales Under-21s and earned praise for his work with the youth side before stepping up. At Liverpool, Page takes over from Barry Lewtas, who left the U21 post earlier this month.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Lee Carsley makes 'it's just a shame' comment as England reach U21 Euros final
Lee Carsley said it is "a shame" that his England team only have one game left together after they booked their place in the U21 Euros final. The former Ireland international watched his side beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday night and they will now face Germany in Saturday's decider after they beat France 3-0 in the other semi-final. Harvey Elliott scored both goals, first putting England ahead just after the hour and then firing a superb 86th-minute winner after Noah Ohio had levelled for the Dutch with his first touch. With many of his players ineligible for the U21s after Saturday's final, Carsley told Channel 4 after the win: "Harvey has been outstanding. He's one of many who has stood up. They're developing as a team and it's just a shame we only have one game left because I think this team is outstanding. "Harvey and Charlie [Cresswell] didn't play a lot of minutes in the last campaign. We knew how important they'd be and they've taken that on board - the responsibility of driving the rest of the squad." England are aiming to win back-to-back under 21 European Championships following their 1-0 final victory over Spain two years ago. The victory was well-earned in the blistering heat of Slovakia, with the Dutch goal coming unexpectedly. Carsley's men nearly took the lead in the fourth minute. Omari Hutchinson wreaked havoc down the left and delivered a low cross to Elliott at the far post, but the midfielder's low shot was superbly saved by the outstretched leg of Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs. Roefs thwarted Elliott again in the 12th minute as England ramped up the pressure, once more standing tall to block a low shot after Jay Stansfield's cutback. The Young Lions maintained their dominance, but opportunities became scarce until a brilliant move just before half-time, when James McAtee released Hutchinson, who played in Elliott whose cutback was perfect for Alex Scott, but the Bournemouth midfielder's shot was deflected over. The Netherlands, who failed to have a shot in the first half, improved after the break and started posing problems. They tested James Beadle for the first time just before the hour when Aston Villa full-back Ian Maatsen fired a 25-yard shot through a crowd of bodies, but the goalkeeper was up to the task. Just as England were being pushed back, they took the lead in the 62nd minute. Elliot Anderson set Elliott clear, he advanced into the box and unleashed a fine right-footed finish at the near post. But the advantage was short-lived as Ohio made the perfect impact from the bench. The former Manchester United and Manchester City academy player scored with his first touch just moments after coming on. After Charlie Cresswell mishandled the ball, he seized the opportunity, spotted Beadle out of position and took a shot from the left wing into the near post. However, England refused to be defeated and thanks to some heroics from Elliott, they made it to the final for only the second time since 2009. He collected the ball 30 yards out, turned his marker, beat another man and moved into the penalty area before driving a low shot into the bottom corner.
