After an energetic and considerably improved display, England U21s were just minutes away from the knockout stages of this summer’s European Championships. Then, Lille fullback Domagoj Bradaric produced a stunning stoppage-time strike to send the Young Lions home while booking their place in the quarter-finals – where they’ll play holders Spain on May 31. Continue reading
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U21 Euros – Portugal 2-0 England: Mota, Trincao compound self-inflicted issues
Aidy Boothroyd’s England side have a mountain to climb and their fate is now out of their hands if they’re to qualify for this summer’s U21 Euro knockout rounds, after succumbing to a second successive group stage defeat against a well-drilled Portugal side – courtesy of second-half goals from Dany Mota and substitute Francisco Trincao’s emphatic penalty off the bench. Continue reading
U21 Euros – England 0-1 Switzerland: Ndoye’s wicked winner sinks Young Lions
Centred around staunch defending, Switzerland’s under-21s ultimately got what they deserved through a timely Dan Ndoye looping winner: clean sheet and all three points to sting a lax England in their opening Group D fixture at this year’s European Championships in Slovenia.
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After Newcastle display, Reiss Nelson content biding time for more Arsenal minutes
Having started and impressed during Arsenal’s 1-0 away win over Newcastle on Saturday, teenage winger Reiss Nelson revealed he’s prepared to take things as they come, biding his time in an Arsenal side packed with competition for places. Continue reading
Why Manchester United’s Wan-Bissaka pursuit makes perfect sense
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s £50m move is all but complete, but what about this deal makes perfect sense for Ole and Manchester United after the fullback’s dizzying ascent in South London? Continue reading
Chelsea transfer ban good for me, Tammy Abraham insists
Chelsea’s transfer ban, preventing them from signing new players for two windows, will provide opportunities to those who have been patiently waiting for a chance to shine. Tammy Abraham, who flourished on-loan at Aston Villa, is no exception. Continue reading
Jadon Sancho: England emergence, what’s next after Bundesliga frustration?
After emerging for England’s senior side and excelling for Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund, what’s next for the talented teen?
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