England Retains Under-21 Euros Title With 3-2 Win Over Germany

England's Under-21 football team has successfully defended their UEFA European Under-21 Championship title by defeating Germany 3-2 in an intense final in Bratislava. After taking an early two-goal lead through Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson, England conceded twice to Germany, forcing extra time where substitute Jonathan Rowe scored the winning goal from a Tyler Morton cross. This victory marks England's first back-to-back U21 Euros titles since 1984 and their fourth overall, highlighting the strength of Lee Carsley's squad, which includes several players who have progressed to the senior team. Despite a challenging group stage and a prior defeat to Germany in the tournament, the team showed resilience to claim the trophy, mirroring their historical 1982 win against West Germany. The tournament has also attracted significant UK television audiences, particularly among younger viewers, with Channel 4 broadcasting the matches and noting strong engagement. The success of the Young Lions reflects both on-field talent and growing fan interest in youth football.