England U19s 2-1 Italy U19s Main Talking
In what was a real second-half thriller at the NTC Senec on Tuesday, England mounted a stellar comeback as the Three Lions booked their spot in the final of this summers U19s European Championships final.Enjoying what has quickly become a summer to remember out in Slovakia for
Daniel Brown Jersey the English starlets, Ian Fosters squad should be relishing a showdown against Isreal on Friday night.Showing real resolve after returning from the half-time break chasing a 1-0 deficit, goals from Alex Scott and Jarell Quansah clinched what was an iconic victory for Fosters budding stars.Making the trip to the City Arena Trnava on Friday night tipped as a leading pick to claim their second European U19s crown, we have taken a look at the main talking points following a thrilling display in Senec.England underlines their wonderful summerHeading into this summers European Championships out in Slovakia riding a real wave, there is no doubt that England have only underlined their stellar rise under Foster.With the 45-year-old suffering just a pair of defeats since taking charge with the young lions two years ago, the Whites have gained plenty of praise over the past couple of weeks.Storming their way to Tuesdays semi-final by mustering nine points from their three Group B outings, Foster would have been most pleased by the resolve that his side displayed after going 1-0 down.Watching Juventus Fabio Miretti convert from the spot early in the first-half, Foster also deserved plenty of credits for his adjustments after the restart.With second-half sub Scott guiding his effort home with just his first touch, Englands young starlets certainly put in the best 45-minute spell of
Orlando Brown Jr. Jersey their budding careers.Despite managing to muster just a single shot on target throughout the first-half, Fosters side were overall a deserved winner in what was occasionally an ill-disciplined affair.With Liverpool defender Quansah turning in his close-range header and met by a huge cheer from Foster and his backroom staff, the mood in Englands camp should be at a red-hot high.A perfect draw for the young lionsWatching Isreal open their own semi-final showdown against European heavyweights France tipped as a landslide underdog, England would have undoubtedly been expecting a showdown against Les Bleus on Friday night.However, watching their Group B rivals clinch their own famous victory just a
Mecole Hardman Jersey couple of hours after England took to the pitch in Senec, Fosters side should be smelling a golden chance at the City Arena Trnava.Looking to claim their second U19s European crown since 2017, the Whites did impre s as they clinched a 1-0 victory against Isreal when the two sides signed off their group stage campaign last weekend.With Manchester Citys Liam Delap, son of former Stoke City defender Danny, bagging the only goal as Fosters side claimed a deserved victory in Slovakia.With the likes of Arsenals Aaron Ramsdale and Chelseas Mason Mount the most notable of Englands superstars that
Tyrann Mathieu Jersey were succe sful on European duties five years ago, England have a new batch of budding young talent.Watching Tottenhams Alfie Devine and Aston Villas Carney Chukwuemeka really impre s once again, a certain Gareth Southgate will be watching on with more than a keen eye this weekend.Italys heartbreakOpening the scoring after just 12 minutes as Juventus starlet Miretti converted from the penalty spot, many would have been surprised by the way that Italy came roaring out the blocks.However, while Carmine Nunziatas side might have limited England to just a single shot on target throughout the first-half, they largely failed to build off of that succe s after returning from the break.Although the Blues might have managed to secure their spot in the semi-final with relative ease, they have shown some rather worrying i sues over the past few days.Signing off their Group A campaign with a nightmare display as they were hit with a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Les Blues, Nunziatas squad could only sign off their qualifying run with a worrying performance.Blown away thanks to a 4-1 drumming against France last weekend, there could be some questions over
Demarcus Robinson Jersey what Nunziatas future holds past the summer.Although Italy might leave Slovakia having reached their ninth European semi-finals on the spin, the Azzurri will be feeling like they mi sed the chance to make more history here.Match Report:England U19s: Cox, Quansah, Edwards, Doyle, Norton-Cuffy, Iroegbunam, Chukwuemeka, Vale, Devine, Scarlett, RamseySubs: Oyegoke, Scott, Jebbison, Bynoe-Gittens, ChambersItaly U19s: Desplanches, Turicchia, Ghilardi, Coppola, Giovane, Fabbian, Faticanti, Casadei, Miretti, Nasti, AmbrosinoSubs: Mulazzi, Fontanarosa, Baldanzi, Fazzini, VolpatoGoals: England U19s: Scott (58), Quanshah (82) Italy U19s: Miretti (12 Pen)Yellow Cards: England U19s: Scott, Iroegbunam, Devine, Jebbison Italy U19s: Desplanches, Ghilardi, Coppola, Nasti, Miretti, FaticantiRed Cards: N/AReferee: Goga Kikacheishvili