Overview

• England raced into a 2-0 lead inside 25 minutes through goals by Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson.
• Germany responded with Nelson Weiper’s headed goal just before half-time and Paul Nebel’s strike early in the second half to level the match.
• Substitute Jonathan Rowe made an immediate impact by heading home Tyler Morton’s cross two minutes into extra time.
• Lee Carsley’s team became the first to defend the U21 European Championship since the early 1980s.
• Germany had arrived in Bratislava unbeaten after topping their group and winning every knockout match before falling in extra time.