England U21 Eyes Euro Championship Final Spot with Flawless Record
England U21 is on the verge of securing a place in the Euro U21 Championship final as they prepare to face Israel in the semi-finals. The Young Lions have been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, winning every game and not conceding a single goal.
Lee Carsley’s side continued their impressive run by defeating a strong Portugal team 1-0, with Newcastle star Anthony Gordon scoring the winning goal. This victory has put England in a position to reach the final for the first time since 2009.
The upcoming clash against Israel is a rematch of their group stage encounter, which England won 2-0. The Young Lions will be looking to replicate their previous success and secure their place in the final.
Date and How to Follow
The semi-final match between Israel U21 and England U21 will take place on Wednesday, July 5. Kick-off at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia is scheduled for 5pm. Fans can catch live coverage of the game on talkSPORT 2, with commentary provided by Alex Crook and Darren Ambrose. Additionally, talkSPORT.com will be running a live blog of all the action. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, fans can click HERE for the live stream. The game can also be listened to via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through smart speakers, and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
How to Watch
Unfortunately, no UK-based TV company has acquired the rights to broadcast the Young Lions’ matches. However, all games will be available to stream for free via the UEFA website.
Team News
After rotating their squad in the final group game, England returned to a full-strength side in their quarter-final match. Key players such as Curtis Jones, Angel Gomes, and Morgan Gibbs-White returned to the lineup and are expected to retain their places for the crucial semi-final clash. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, who missed the quarter-final due to a reported family matter, is also back in contention.
England U21 Squad in Full
Goalkeepers: Josh Griffiths (West Bromwich Albion), Carl Rushworth (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Trafford (Manchester City)
Defenders: Max Aarons (Norwich City), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Charlie Cresswell (Leeds United), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Manchester City), Ben Johnson (West Ham United), Luke Thomas (Leicester City)
Midfielders: Tommy Doyle (Manchester City), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), James Garner (Everton), Angel Gomes (Lille), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa), Oliver Skipp (Tottenham Hotspur)
Forwards: Cameron Archer (Aston Villa), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Cole Palmer (Manchester City), Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)
What Has Been Said?
England manager Lee Carsley expressed his delight at defeating Portugal, one of the tournament favorites, to secure a spot in the semi-finals. He praised his team’s performance, stating that they had to show different aspects of their game and highlighted the team spirit displayed in the second half.
Looking ahead to the match against Israel, Carsley acknowledged that they found it difficult to break down their opponents in the group stage. He emphasized the need for England to be at their best to overcome Israel’s compact and well-organized team.
In Conclusion
England U21 is on a remarkable run in the Euro U21 Championship, having won every game and not conceded a goal. They are now just one step away from reaching the final for the first time in six years. The upcoming semi-final clash against Israel will be a challenging encounter, but with their flawless record and talented squad, the Young Lions have a strong chance of securing their place in the final. Fans can catch all the action via live coverage on talkSPORT 2 or by streaming the game for free on the UEFA website.