Harvey Elliott Faces UEFA Scrutiny After England U21s Beat Germany to Retain Euros Title

Harvey Elliott played a pivotal role in England's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Germany to retain the Under-21 European Championship, scoring the opening goal and earning Player of the Tournament honors. The match saw England take an early 2-0 lead, but Germany fought back to force extra-time, where substitute Jonathan Rowe scored the winner. Following the final whistle, Elliott was captured making an offensive V-sign gesture, cupping his ears towards the German side, sparking controversy and debate about potential disciplinary action. The gesture’s intent remains unclear, but it drew significant attention on social media and comparisons were made to past UEFA sanctions for unsportsmanlike conduct. Despite this, Elliott's performances have been lauded, with him becoming England's second highest U21 goal scorer and attracting Premier League interest ahead of a possible Liverpool transfer. England head coach Lee Carsley praised the squad's belief and commitment, highlighting the significance of winning back-to-back titles in this competition.