The 2022 European U19 Championship final pits England’s Young Lions against Israel in the Slovakian city of Trvana tonight. Ian Foster’s side have enjoyed a fine run through the summer’s tournament, booking a place in next year’s U20 World Cup in the process of winning all three group games without conceding a goal.
That included a 1-0 victory over Israel before their opponents tonight pulled off a shock victory against France in the semi-finals, winning 2-1, while Jarell Quansah’s late winner downed Italy to maintain England’s hopes. An 11th Euros triumph is on the cards for England, who will be favourites at Anton Malatinsky Stadium to follow up on their 2017 trophy lift.
Five years ago, Reece James, Aaron Ramsdale and Mason Mount were the heroes in Georgia and now the onus falls on Harvey Vale, Carney Chukwuemeka, Dane Scarlett and Co to take their first steps towards international glory.
Live updates
Kick-off!
A big half needed from England! No changes for either side.
Here come the players!
The second-half is moments away.
The only goal of the game so far
Half-time!
That is the break and Israel lead…
45+2 mins: CHANCE!
Oh my! A hanging cross from the left is completely fumbled under the wind by Tzarfati, who limply palms the ball back to Scarlett. The striker spins and shoots quickly – but is denied the leveller!
45+1 mins: A second Israel booking of the night, Kancepolsky joining Feingold in taking a yellow card.
A chance for England to send in a free-kick too. But Vale’s ball in is underhit this time, as opposed to Devine’s overhit cross earlier.
45 mins: Israel still on top as three minutes are added on for stoppage time.
42 mins: An attempt at a quick reply as a ball from deep almost finds Scarlett on the edge of the six-yard box, but he cannot read the bounce and it’s collected by the goalkeeper.
Moments later, Doyle is booked challenging a bit too forthrightly at a high ball. A touch harsh.
GGGOOOOAAALLLL!!!! Israel U19s 1-0 England U19s
39 mins: Edwards becomes the first England player to enter the book with a pull-back on Ebraheim.
Up the other end, Chukwuemeka and then Scott are crowded out before Israel break and Gloukh buries it after a wonderful turn past his defender!
A swift, devastating counter-attack by the underdogs.
