Keep an eye on this English talent threatening the German U21 squad
🤘🚀 Let's dive into the excitement of the U21 Euro final! The beer's on ice as Germany prepares to square off against their old adversaries, England 🚪🏴! Rudi Völler can barely contain his enthusiasm, saying, "Germany versus England? It's the mother of all football matches! A dream final for sure, hoping we'll nab a 2:1 win!"
But crafty Lee Carsley's England isn't a walk in the park. They've knocked out heavyweights Spain and the Netherlands en route to this showdown 🇪🇸🇳🇱. After a rocky start to the tournament, Liverpool's flying star Harvey Elliott led the charge, proving Di Salvo right when he joked, "We'll see you in the final," following their group stage victory over the Czech Republic.
England's hopes for Saturday's (21:00 CET/Sat.1) match rest largely on their speedy, agile winger, Elliott, the only player in the squad apart from Charlie Cresswell who was in the team that clinched the title two years ago. He's also giving Germany's Nick Woltemade a run for his money, with four tournament goals placing him just behind Woltemade in the top scorers list.
The Germans can't afford to be complacent, as England once dealt them a devastating 0:2 defeat in the 2023 group stage of the EM in Georgia. Since then, the German team has enjoyed a 20-game unbeaten streak and is now aiming for a fourth title 🏆🇩🇪(2009, 2017, 2021). Let's see who emerges victorious in this thrilling rematch!
Footnote:England and Germany's rivalry in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship finals is no joke, with three final encounters to date:- 1982 Final: England won their first U21 European Championship title against West Germany 5-4 on aggregate.- 2009 Final: Germany clinched a resounding 4-0 victory against England, cementing their title.- 2025 Final: England impressively came from behind twice and won 3-2 against Germany in extra time, securing their fourth UEFA U21 Championship title.
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In the upcoming European-leagues U21 final, England's speedy winger, Harvey Elliott, poses a significant threat to Germany, having scored four goals and challenging Nick Woltemade's position as the top scorer. Prior performances suggest that this football match between England and Germany, reminiscent of the EM 2023 group stage where England dealt Germany a 0:2 defeat, is set to be another thrilling encounter in their long-standing rivalry.
