Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott: Under-21 European Champions
Liverpool players Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott have returned to Anfield as Under-21 European Champions after England secured a 1-0 win over Spain in the final on Saturday. The victory was made possible by a perfect deflection off of Jones, who was standing in the wall for a free-kick from Man City’s Cole Palmer.
Jones, who has been a consistent starter throughout the U21 Euros campaign, played the full 90 minutes in the final and was impressive in a deeper, more central role. He showcased his ability to retain possession and recycle it to keep his side ticking, racking up 448 minutes over five games.
Meanwhile, Elliott was named on the bench once more for the final against Spain. He took on more of a cameo role, having started only one of six matches, but he heads back to Liverpool with a winner’s medal, a goal and 133 minutes to his name.
The celebrations that followed saw the two benches come to blows, leading Ashley Cole on England’s bench to receive a red card, as too a member of Spain’s coaching staff. England were tested and had opportunities to extend their lead, but they held on in dramatic fashion after a last-minute penalty was saved by James Trafford after Liverpool target Levi Colwill conceded the spot kick.
England’s Triumph: The First Since 1984
England’s triumph was their first in the competition since 1984 – it means we will have two delighted young Reds back in training after a short break. The Young Lions lift the trophy having not conceded a single goal throughout the entire competition.
The victory is a huge achievement for both Jones and Elliott, who have been integral to England’s success. Jones has been a consistent starter throughout the tournament and has showcased his ability to retain possession and recycle it to keep his side ticking. Elliott, meanwhile, has taken on more of a cameo role but has still managed to contribute with a goal and 133 minutes of playtime.
The win is also a huge achievement for England as a whole. It is their first U21 Euros triumph since 1984 and they have done so without conceding a single goal throughout the entire competition. It is a testament to the strength of their team and their ability to grind out results when needed.
Conclusion
Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott have returned to Anfield as Under-21 European Champions after England secured a 1-0 win over Spain in the final on Saturday. The victory was made possible by a perfect deflection off of Jones, who was standing in the wall for a free-kick from Man City’s Cole Palmer. The win is a huge achievement for both Jones and Elliott, who have been integral to England’s success, as well as for England as a whole. It is their first U21 Euros triumph since 1984 and they have done so without conceding a single goal throughout the entire competition. It is clear that both Jones and Elliott will be delighted with their success and will be looking forward to returning to training with Liverpool after their short break.