England U21s enjoy muted celebrations at team hotel after Euros win
England U21s enjoy muted celebrations at team hotel after winning Euros as players focus on pre-season despite historic victory
- England secured the U21 Euros in dramatic fashion on Saturday evening
- James Trafford was the hero after saving a penalty late on with the score at 1-0
- Several sides have returned for pre-season with the new campaign nearing
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England’s U21 side only had muted celebrations on Saturday evening after winning the European Championships.
Lee Carsley’s side won the tournament in dramatic fashion in a 1-0 win after Cole Palmer’s free-kick hit Curtis Jones and ended up in the back of the net in the second half.
Spain were awarded a penalty late on after Chelsea’s Levi Colwill tripped Abel Ruiz in the box, but Burnley-bound James Trafford saved the spot kick and the rebound to ensure England listed the trophy for the first time since 1984.
Wild celebrations followed as the team ran onto the field at the full time whistle before lifting the trophy in jubilation.
Back at the hotel, however, celebrations were quiet as the team prepare to head back to their clubs for pre-season ahead of the new campaign.
England Under 21s were crowned European champions after failing to concede a single goal
James Trafford produced an incredible late double save as England lifted the trophy
Celebrations took place at the stadium but they were quiet back at the team hotel
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Most sides are now back in training with international players afforded extra time off following the end-of-season fixtures.
England’s U21 players will be afforded a short break before they return to their clubs to prepare for the new campaign, which is around a month away from starting.
England hero Trafford is a player fans will be watching closely as he nears a £19million move to newly-promoted Burnley.
It was the first time England had lifted the title since 1984 after struggling in previous tournaments
Teams are already back for pre-season with the new campaign just over a month away
The 20-year-old didn’t concede a goal at the tournament and caught the eye of many with his impressive distribution skills and some good shot stopping.
Current England captain Harry Kane led the praise for the Young Lions after the game, with former England forward and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker offering his congratulations on social media.
Lineker Tweeted: ‘Wonderful. Congratulations’, with clapping emojis.
Kane, meanwhile, wrote: ‘Yesss lads! What a win! Done the country proud.’
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