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England Under-21s Retain European Crown With 3-2 Extra-Time Win Over Germany

Lee Carsley’s contract extension through 2027 highlights his drive for a third consecutive title under an FA strategy focused on progressing under-21 talents to the senior squad.

Harvey Elliott England U21 2025
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Overview

  • England led 2-0 after first-half goals from Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson before Germany rallied twice to send the game into extra time.
  • Jonathan Rowe struck with his first touch in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory and back-to-back U21 European titles.
  • Carsley’s new deal through 2027 cements his leadership and stakes out an unprecedented hat-trick target ahead of the 2027 tournament in Albania and Serbia.
  • Harvey Elliott’s consistency earned him UEFA’s Player of the Tournament accolade and reinforced a core continuity from the 2023 winning squad.
  • Thomas Tuchel’s presence at the final and praise from FA chief Mark Bullingham underscored the under-21s’ pivotal role in feeding emerging talent into England’s senior side.