England Under-21s dramatically defended their European title with a thrilling extra-time win over Germany. Substitute Jonathan Rowe's stooping header, two minutes after coming on, clinched the Euro 2025 crown in Bratislava as Lee Carsley's side retained the trophy they won two years ago, a victory which ended a 39-year drought.

England beat Germany 3-2 in the European U21 Championship final on Saturday evening.They made a flying start as Harvey Elliott scored inside five minutes. The Liverpool midfielder netted after an

Germany came from two down to force extra time but Jonathan Rowe's header sealed back-to-back U21 EURO crowns for England.