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The Independent
3 hours ago
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- The Independent
Spain U21 vs England U21 prediction: La Roja to end Young Lions' Euros?
Spain U21 vs England U21 tips: England U21's face Spain on Saturday in the quarter-final of the European Championships and will need to be much improved from their performance last time out against Germany. Lee Carlsey's side found themselves a goal down after just three minutes despite Germany making 11 changes for the game, after already qualifying for the knockout stages. Ansgar Knauff opened the scoring when he took advantage of a mistake by Liverpool's Bayer Leverkusen-bound defender Jarell Quansah and they were 2-0 up just after the half-hour mark when Nelson Weiper somehow got in between the England defence to head home. Despite dominating possession in the second half, they struggled to create any clear-cut chances despite the introduction of £15m striker Jay Stansfield. They eventually pulled a goal back with 14 minutes remaining when a cross from Omari Hutchinson was tapped in from close range by Alex Scott. They battled in vain to secure the equaliser, meaning they finished second in Group B with one win, one draw and one defeat from their three matches. Spain finished top of Group A after wins against Slovakia and Romania and a 1-1 draw with Italy last time out. Carsley's side will take some confidence from the fact that their opponents have conceded in all three matches so far, but they have also scored six. England managed three in their opening game against Czechia but were held to a goalless draw against Slovenia and struggled to break down Germany, but they will have to be at both their attacking and defensive best on Saturday. Spain U21 vs England U21 prediction: Will Young Lions come undone? These two sides met in the final of the last European U21 Championships back in 2023, and back then, it was England who came out on top. Curtis Jones scored the only goal of the game when he deflected a free kick from Cole Palmer past Arnau Tenas in the Spain goal. England goalkeeper James Trafford ensured the victory when he saved a penalty from Abel Ruiz eight minutes into stoppage time. Football betting sites have Spain as the favourites to win the title at odds of 7/2, just ahead of France and Germany at 4/1, while England are fourth favourites at 11/2. Spain have reached the final of this competition five out of the last seven times, winning it three times, the last of which came in 2019 when the tournament was held in Italy and San Marino. They have already shown their battling qualities after netting late winners against both Slovakia and Romania, so this is going to be anything but easy for Carsley's side, who will need their experienced players to step up. Betting sites are backing Santi Denia's side at odds of 13/10, while you can get 47/20 on an England win and 12/5 on a draw after 90 minutes. Both sides are capable of scoring goals, but they have also conceded more than they would have liked and providing England have learnt the lessons from the defeat to Germany, they will make life very hard for Spain, as they look to defend their title. You can get 9/2 on either team to win on penalties or 11/2 on either team to win after extra time, and that could be worth a look. As much as I would love to see England progress, I just think Spain will have too much in Trnava. Spain U21 vs England U21 betting: England need a captain's performance We all know what James McAtee is capable of, scoring seven goals for City last season, and his side will need some of that magic against Spain. The 22-year-old made his debut in 2022 and was named captain ahead of the tournament. Betting apps are offering 19/2 on him scoring first or 22/5 to score any time, or you can get 2/1 on him to score or assist. Spain U21 vs England U21 prediction 2: James McAtee to score at any time 22/5 Unibet Please gamble responsibly When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. Betting can be addictive and it's important to stay in control of your betting. Never treat gambling as a way to make money, never bet more than you can afford and when the fun stops, stop. Gambling sites offer punters tools, like deposit limits, profit and loss trackers and self-exclusion options, to help them stay in control. But if you ever feel like you need help or advice on gambling addiction, don't hesitate to contact one of the charities or organisations below.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Scott nets first goal for Young Lions as England progress despite Germany defeat
CHERRIES midfielder Alex Scott scored his first goal for the England U21s as the Young Lions scraped into the quarterfinals of the European Championships. The defending champions were beaten 2-1 by Germany on Wednesday night. Trailing 2-0 at the break after a poor performance, a much improved second half saw Scott score his first goal for the Young Lions, although it was not enough to spark a comeback. Excellent work by Omari Hutchinson on the left wing saw the Ipswich man dance his way past his marker and get to the byline, cutting the ball across the six yard box for Scott to finish from close range. Scott is still playing with a partial face mask over his jaw, after an elbow from Tyrone Mings fractured it and forced him to have surgery. England will now face Spain in the quarterfinals after finishing behind the Germans in Group B, thanks to one win and a draw to go with the defeat. The Czech Republic's 2-0 win over Slovenia meant the defeat did not knock the Young Lions out of the tournament, but improvement is needed from Lee Carsley's side if they are to defend their title.
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
England star reveals Lee Carsley gave his U21 side the hairdryer treatment at half-time of Germany defeat that saw them scrape into Euros knockouts
England Under-21 star Charlie Cresswell has lifted the lid on Lee Carsley 's half-time hairdryer against Germany and outlined why a repeat against Spain would be game over for their Euros title defence. Carsley dished out some home truths to his players after an abject first half where Germany, who finished as winners of Group B, raced into a 2-0 lead to put England to bed. Asked what a ticked-off Carsley said to his team at the break, Cresswell said: 'Show some fight, you're playing for England, let's run harder than them, work harder than them'. 'I just was saying to the lads 'just smash into them, let them know they're in a game'. 'We showed that in the second half, but we've got to take that into the next game. That's the thing with European competitions, you get punished [if your level drops] and you've got to be at your best.' England were much improved in the second half in Nitra and scored through midfielder Alex Scott to reduce the arrears to a 2-1 defeat. But it was a performance pockmarked with problems, not least the lack of physicality, an area they will have to win if they are to have any chance in their quarter-final against Spain on Saturday night. 'Spain next it'll be a good game, a new challenge, and I'm looking forward to it,' Cresswell added. 'Spain are a top side. The first team as well, it runs through their system. You know when you play against Spain what they're going to be like. They're going to pass it around and try to make you move. 'But we've got to stand strong and take the game to them because we've got quality in that [dressing] room. We know we can beat them.' Team-mate Omari Hutchinson, who was central to the second half improvement versus Germany, echoed Cresswell's sentiments. 'We want to be dominant,' he said. 'We're going to have to try to take that away from them. We can be physically better than them. We've just got to physically outrun them and take them to the final whistle. 'Cars is big on that. He said last time they played each other it was a tough game for the Under-21s. Obviously they won it but we just want to be able to dominate and win by two goals really. 'It's probably my biggest game for England so I'm looking forward to it.' Saturday night could well be 22-year-old Cresswell's final game in an England shirt and with family making the trip out to Slovakia for Saturday's Spanish showdown, Cresswell's message to his team-mates is clear: don't let this moment pass you by. 'I said to the lads today, it doesn't get better than this,' Cresswell explained. 'You're playing for England Under-21s against Germany and next will be against Spain. It doesn't get better than this.
The Sun
21 hours ago
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- The Sun
Spain U21 vs England U21 preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for Euros quarter-final
ENGLAND clash with Spain in the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championships on Saturday. SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners. Spain U21 vs England U21 preview England's bid to defend their European Under-21 Championship crown faces a major test on Saturday, as they take on Group A winners Spain in the quarter-finals in Trnava, Slovakia. Lee Carsley's side entered the tournament as reigning champions, but it's not been a vintage campaign by any stretch of the imagination. Following their opening victory over the Czech Republic, England played out a frustrating goalless draw with Slovakia before a 2-1 defeat to Germany - who changed their entire XI. Their most recent outing followed a familiar pattern. England had 18 shots compared to Germany's five but could only manage five on target. Germany, meanwhile, scored with both of their efforts on target. The Young Lions boast the highest possession stats and passing accuracy, with the third-most number of attempts - but have managed only four goals from 54 efforts. That will need to change if they are to progress against a Spanish team in terrific form. It's also a Spain team out for revenge. The two sides last met in the final just two years ago, when England clinched the title - thanks in no small part to Cole Palmer's winner and James Trafford's dramatic double save from Abel Ruiz's stoppage-time penalty. Santi Denia's side have looked sharp throughout the tournament, seeing off hosts Slovakia and Romania before drawing 1-1 with Italy to top the group unbeaten. Their qualifying campaign was similarly dominant: 28 points from a possible 30, 28 goals scored, just five conceded. Carsley knows his side must sharpen up in front of goal if they're to have any hope of reaching the semi-finals. 'We have to take the chances that we create,' he admitted. 'The amount of chances we create and not converting is something we need to work on. 'The quality of a team like Spain — we can't afford to miss those chances. If we give Spain a two-goal head start, it's game over.' Spain U21 vs England U21 preview betting tips and predictions Spain win Spain enter this clash as 5/4 favourites - and rightly so, given their impressive form. La Rojita are unbeaten in their last 13 competitive international fixtures (W11, D2) since their defeat to England in the 2023 European Under-21 Championship final. England, on the other hand, have struggled in front of goal, converting just four of their 54 attempts across their last three matches. A similar lack of cutting edge could prove costly against a Spanish side that has scored 20 goals in their last eight competitive outings. First England scorer If England are to score, and we suspect that they might given Spain are without a clean sheet in any of their last seven matches, we think it'll come via Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott. The 22-year-old was England's top scorer during qualification with seven - and netted first in the opening victory over the Czech Republic. Elliott also has the most attempts of any England player at this competition with 10. Terms and conditions *Midnite: 18+ New UK customers. Bet £10 on accas with 4+ legs, min odds 3/1 (4.0). Get 4x £5 Free Bets and 50 Free Spins, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. T&Cs apply. *William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. 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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
England u21s clash with Germany SUSPENDED as stadium plunged into semi-darkness and players taken off pitch
ENGLAND UNDER-21s' clash with Germany came to a halt after a floodlight failure. With just seconds left of the first half remaining, the Nitra Stadium in Slovakia was plunged into semi darkness. 3 3 3 That forced Dutch referee Sander van der Eijk to stop the action. Eventually, with only a minute of additional time to go, the official called in captains Harvey Elliott and his German counterpart Merlin Rohl. Lights on one side of the ground were still working, but none on the other were either. Both sets of players were left walking around with half the ground in darkness. Following further discussions, the decision was made to blow 30 seconds early for the break while technicians quickly got to work trying to fix the problem. That summed up a dire first half for Lee Carsley's side as they went in two goals behind. Lukas Ullrich floated a beautiful ball over the head of flat-footed Jarell Quansah that was met by an excellent touch from Ansgar Knauff before the winger drilled past James Beadle after just two minutes. And the scorer turned provider moments before the lights went out as his cross was headed home by Nelson Weiper. England defeated Czechia 3-1 in their first group game, courtesy of goals by Elliott, Jonathan Rowe and Charlie Cresswell. Carsley's men followed that up with a 0-0 bore draw vs Slovenia last time out.
