England U21s Look to Secure Third Win in a Row Against Germany in European Championships
England’s Under-21 team has already secured a place in the quarter-finals of the European Championships after securing back-to-back wins against the Czech Republic and Israel. The team, managed by Lee Carsley, will now face Germany in their final group stage match, with the chance to knock out the defending champions.
How to Watch and Listen to the Game
The match will take place on Wednesday, June 28th at 5pm UK time at the Batumi Stadium in Georgia. Unfortunately, no UK broadcaster has secured the rights to show the game, but all matches are available to stream for free via the UEFA website. TalkSPORT 2 will have live coverage of the game, with Charlotte Richardson and former England youth international Darren Ambrose providing commentary. TalkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog.
Team News
Max Aarons missed out on the game against Israel due to illness, and with qualification secured, he may sit out this match as well. There could also be further rotation, with Levi Colwill, James Garner, Curtis Jones, and Anthony Gordon all potentially rested. Jacob Ramsey scored in the opening game against the Czech Republic but was on the bench against Israel, so he will hope to get another start.
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?
After securing qualification, England boss Lee Carsley said, “The result was really important for us, we spoke about it beforehand, making sure we performed and we spoke about mentality and having that ability to find a way to win. We knew it would be a tough game, Israel don’t score many goals but don’t concede many either. It was a good performance, but there is a lot more to come from this team.”
Can England Secure a Third Win in a Row?
England’s Under-21 team has lived up to their tag as one of the favourites in this year’s European Championships, securing two wins in a row and already qualifying for the quarter-finals. The team has a chance to knock out the defending champions, Germany, in their final group stage match. Fans can follow every minute of the game for free via the UEFA website or listen to live coverage on TalkSPORT 2. With a talented squad and strong performances so far, England will be hoping to secure a third win in a row and continue their journey towards winning the competition for the first time since 1984.