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Children from 21 years old in England took over the Netherlands to reserve their place in the finals of the European Under-21 European Championship, with Harvey Elliott the protagonist of the program.
Elliott twice struck in the second half, including a late winner in the 86th minute, to send young lions and maintain his hopes to defend his crown.
Despite the game that presented a great drama in the second half, the initial 45 minutes were strongly disputed.
Both parties marketed corners and half chands, with England, who showed his early intention through Elliott, who tested the Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs three times in the opening stages.
Elliott, combining well with Ouari Hutchinson and Jay Stansfield, was in the heart of everything well for England, but found ROEFS excellently.
In the meantime, the Dutch looked dangerous at halftime, with millions of Manhoef and Thom van Bergen sounding from large areas.
James Beadle had to be alert for Parry a long -range effort from Ian Maatsen, and Tino Livamento remained occupied to the right.
#U21euro Finalists 🏴❤️ pic.twitter.com/n4zgcfayh1
– England (@england) June 25, 2025
The first half ended the disgust, with both teams enjoying control crops, but unable to break the compact defenses.
The second half started with the Netherlands making a key change, causing a Wouter. England increased his pace immediately and, after a Dutch pressure spell, saw Beadle saves Maatsen and Flamingo well, young lions struck.
In the 62nd minute, Elliot Anderson’s smart play on the shore created a space for Elliott, who struck a magnificent effort from the right to the upper corner from an angle adjusted to the right.
But this advantage lasted only 10 minutes. The Netherlands quickly responded through the substitute Noah Ohio, who stunned England with a left foot strike since the long range to make it 1-1 in the 72nd minute.
Carsley headed for his bench, introducing Hayden Hackney and Ethan Nwaneri, and it was Middlesbrough’s midfielder who made the direct contribution.
In the 86th minute, Hackney slipped into a perfectly weighted pass on Eliott’s path, and the Liverpool midfielder did not make a mistake, passing home to the lower right corner.
With time marking, the Dutch advanced and the substitute Ernest Poku approached equalization with a fierce shot that bowed throughout the section.
England remained firm for five nervous minutes of stoppage, with Archie Gray to help see the result.
Do. That. Two. ⚽️⚽️
Harvey Elliott with a prominent goal: run and finish, excellent!
🏴 2-1 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/mugn0jembm
– England (@england) June 25, 2025
The victory puts U21 England in its second consecutive European final.
Young Lions will now face France or Germany in the final, with the aim of becoming the first side since 2011 to keep the European title of the U21.
