England U21 vs Germany U21 - LIVE!
England U21 have retained the European U21 Championship by beating Germany U21 in a dramatic final after extra-time. 2009 was the last time these two nations faced off in a Euro U21 Championship final and it was a one-sided affair as Germany ran out 4-0 winners.
A reversal seemed to be on the cards at one stage as England raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening 25 minutes, but Germany responded and got back on level terms with strikes either side of the break and they almost won it with the virtually the final kick of the regular 90. In the end, Jonathan Rowe - on as a substitute at the start of extra-time - scored what turned out to be the winner with only his second touch of the game, earning the Young Lions their fourth U21s title in the process.
Harvey Elliott gave England a dream start inside five minutes, Omari Hutchinson doubled the lead but Nelson Weiper reduced the deficit in first-half stoppage time and Paul Nebel completed the comeback. Lee Carsley’s substitution at the start of the second half paid off within minutes as Rowe made enough contact with Morton’s superb cross to crown England kings of Europe at under-21 level once again. Follow the Euro U21 Championship final back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!
England U21 vs Germany U21 latest news
- GOAL! Rowe restores England U21s lead in extra-time
- GOAL! Nebel completes comeback
- GOAL! Weiper pulls one back for Germany U21
- GOAL! Hutchinson doubles England U21's lead
- GOAL! Elliott gives England U21 dream start
The post-match celebrations!
23:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe champions of Europe. Our #YoungLions ❤️ pic.twitter.com/bQjlp01lPA
— England (@England) June 28, 2025
The photo
23:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere it is! The all-important photo of James McAtee lifting the Euro U21 Championship trophy.
Champions of Europe
22:54 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLee Carsley's squad pose proudly with their medals as 'We Are The Champions' blasts out around the National Football Stadium.
England U21s retain title
22:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland U21 have retained the European U21 Championship by beating Germany U21 in a dramatic final after extra-time.
2009 was the last time these two nations faced off in a Euro U21 Championship final and it was a one-sided affair as Germany ran out 4-0 winners.
A reversal seemed to be on the cards at one stage as England raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening 25 minutes, but Germany responded and got back on level terms with strikes either side of the break and they almost won it with the virtually the final kick of the regular 90.
In the end, Jonathan Rowe - on as a substitute at the start of extra-time - scored what turned out to be the winner with only his second touch of the game, earning the Young Lions their fourth U21s title in the process.
Presentation
22:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJames McAtee lifts the trophy and England U21s are history makers!
Presentation
22:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe England players are up to receive their winners medals.
Elliott award
22:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHarvey Elliott has received his Player of the Tournament award.
Presentation
22:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are getting ready for the trophy presentation!
FULL-TIME
22:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland U21 3-2 Germany U21 (AET)
Back-to-back triumphs at the European U21 Championship for the Young Lions.
Jonathan Rowe the hero with the winner in extra-time!
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne120+2 min: CHANCE
Knauff with a shot that deflects off Cresswell and Beadle claims the loose ball.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne120+1 min: CROSSBAR!
Germany rattle the woodwork in stoppage time of extra-time, Rohl denied this time.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne119 min: Into the final minute of extra-time. England are almost there!
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne118 min: Really good play from Reitz once again but he pulls his effort wide of the post.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne116 min: Germany are still attacking in waves but England's players are standing firm.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne114 min: Beadle booked for time-wasting.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne112 min: Iling-Junior is booked for a tackle on Collins.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne111 min: Fantastic wing play from Knauff and even better back-post defending from Norton-Cuffy.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne108 min: Couple of big headers from England players as Germany launch the ball into the box.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in extra-time, can England U21s hold on?
Germany have made a change with Paul Wanner replacing Oermann.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:14 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat is half-time in extra-time, England U21s are 15 minutes away!
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne105 min: Wonderful take from Reitz on the back foot, but his finish is poor.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne104 min: Germany starting to apply some pressure but England are standing strong. Quansah and Morton with some important defending and the same can be said of Cresswell as he gets his head to the ball first from a corner.
England U21 3-2 Germany U21
22:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne99 min: Changes for both teams.
Tresoldi replaces Martel for Germany.
For England, Anderson and Hutchinson make way for Iling-Junior and Egan-Riley.
GOAL! England U21 3-2 Germany U21 | Jonathan Rowe ' 92
22:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne92 min: GOALLLL
Instant impact from Jonathan Rowe as he restores England's lead. Superb ball in from Morton.
KICK-OFF!
21:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUnderway in extra-time.
Nwaneri and Rowe are on for McAtee and Elliott.
Extra-time to be played
21:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnother 30 minutes to be played as extra-time looms.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: Germany almost win it right at the end as Nebel sees a shot smack against the crossbar!
Huge let off for England.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Board goes up....FOUR MINUTES of stoppage time.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Crucial intervention from Morton, stopping the ball getting to Woltemade who would have been through on goal.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Three minutes plus stoppages away from extra-time.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Ullrich replaces Brown. Looked like the Germany full-back picked up an injury.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Nebel wins a duel against Livramento then produces an effort from range which he drags wide.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: Morton with an effort that is always rising. Game is opening up again as both teams seek a late winner.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: CHANCE!
Norton-Cuffy scuffs a shot after being picked out by Hutchinson.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Another Germany change as Weiper makes way for Rohl.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: Germany threaten but England defend two separate situations very well.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Germany make a change as Knauff - scorer against England in the group phase - replaces Gruda.
Beadle goes down off the ball and that allows for a impromptu drinks break and a chance for both managers to get a message across to their players.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Brilliant from Livramento as he makes a driving run before Elliott takes the ball off him and stands one up to the back post but there aren’t any takers for England.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: McAtee tries to bend one into the top corner but can’t keep his effort down.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Goal and assist for Germany U21s winger Paul Nebel tonight.
England U21 2-2 Germany U21
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: England respond to that goal by bringing on Brooke Norton-Cuffy for Jay Stansfield.
GOAL! England U21 2-2 Germany U21 | Paul Nebel ' 61
21:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: GOALLLLL
Paul Nebel pulls Germany level with a wonderful strike that may have taken a little nick off Jay Stansfield.
England U21 2-1 Germany U21
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Germany build down the right, Collins puts the ball in the box but Anderson is there to make a fine interception.
England U21 2-1 Germany U21
21:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne57 min: Beadle goes route one, Stansfield can’t bring the ball under control but his pressing from the front helps England win a corner.
Morton swings the ball in but Germany clear and break and Nebel forces Beadle into a routine save.
England U21 2-1 Germany U21
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Almost a third for England as McAtee produces a superb turn in the middle and he drives at goal, sending a shot just past the post.
England U21 2-1 Germany U21
21:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Early warning sign for England as Morton turns over possession and Germany look to capitalise but Weiper’s effort is deflected which leaves Beadle with a routine catch of the ball.
KICK-OFF
21:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in the Euro U21 Championship final!
No changes from either side.
HALF-TIME
20:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland U21 2-1 Germany U21
A really eventful first-half sees the Young Lions lead but they conceded right before the break which sets up a brilliant second half.
GOAL! England U21 2-1 Germany U21 | Nelson Weiper ' 45
20:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: GOALLLLL
Game on now! Nelson Weiper with a bullet header that James Beadle could do nothing about.
Important goal right on the stroke of half-time.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Into the first of three added on minutes and Germany have a corner which is cleared superbly by Cresswell.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Scott picks up a yellow card for a poor tackle on Woltemade.
And that is his last involvement of the night. Replaced by Morton.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: It would appear Scott is going to solider on. Perhaps at least until half-time where he can get some treatment.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Atubolu makes a very good save to deny McAtee putting England three ahead. That all came from Beadle almost getting caught out in his own half.
Doesn’t look like Alex Scott will be able to continue in this final. Morton is being readied.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: First yellow card of the final is shown to the Germany captain Martel for a foul on Scott.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Weiper attacks Brown’s cross from the left but heads the ball over the bar.
England then race up the other end, lovely play involving Hutchinson and McAtee to set up Stansfield who sees an effort bobble wide.
Offside flag was up regardless.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Positive from England once again as Hutchinson cuts in onto his right foot and sees an effort blocked. However, he doesn’t get a corner, much to his annoyance.
England U21 2-0 Germany U21
20:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: The two senior national team managers, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Naglesmann, are in attendance tonight.
GOAL! England U21 2-0 Germany U21 | Omari Hutchinson '24
20:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: GOALLLLL
Omari Hutchinson gives England a two-goal advantage in the final. Great work from McAtee to tee up the Ipswich winger who rifles the ball into the back of the net.
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Woltemade meets the free-kick but plants a header wide of the post. Offside flag is raised anyway so it’s all rather academic.
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Brighton vs Brighton as Gruda is fouled by his club teammate Hinshelwood. Free-kick for England to defend...
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Stansfield ends up in the back of the net, but without the ball!
England break with Elliott and he makes the right decision to slip in McAtee who then slides the ball across for Stansfield who has the goal gaping but he can’t convert.
Huge chance for the Young Lions.
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Woltemade tries to weave his way through the England defence but he is eventually crowded out. Anderson then wins a free-kick after being tripped by Martel.
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Gruda is penalised for a foul on Anderson, giving England a free-kick in a decent position.
Elliott takes, Germany clear it but Anderson keeps the pressure on by finding McAtee with a header and the England captain drills an effort across the face of goal.
That just needed a touch!
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: England haven’t sat back since their goal. Keeping possession well and looking to probe, Livramento fizzes a ball into Anderson who can’t take it in his stride.
Young Lions almost in for a second there.
England U21 1-0 Germany U21
20:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne8 min: Elliott has now scored in the quarter-final, semi-final and final. Talk about stepping up at crunch time.
GOAL! England U21 1-0 Germany U21 | Harvey Elliott '5
20:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: GOALLLL
What a start for England U21s! Harvey Elliott with an early goal, it is a bit fortuitous as the ball fell kindly for the Liverpool star, but take nothing away from the finish.
England U21 0-0 Germany U21
20:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Hutchinson finds himself in space down the left, puts a cross into the box but not one England player gambled and Germany are able to clear their lines.
England U21 0-0 Germany U21
20:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Another warm one this evening, 25 degrees pitchside.
Elliott has started on the right for England U21s with Hutchinson on the opposite flank.
KICK-OFF!
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in the Euro U21 Championship final!
Ready
19:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe national anthems have been wonderfully observed, kick-off is just moments away.
Here we go!
19:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight, the teams have emerged from the tunnel and out on to the pitch.
National anthems to follow...
Not long now!
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust 15 minutes to go until kick-off in the Euro U21 Championship final.
Warm-ups
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBoth teams are out for their pre-match warm-ups. How important will both goalkeepers be tonight?
Nick Woltemade starts
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWith six goals to his name so far, Nick Woltemade is an obvious danger-man for Germany U21s tonight.
The giant 23-year-old is being linked with a move to Bayern Munich after the tournament concludes, but can he sign off by firing his national team to glory.
Team news reminder
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is a reminder of how the two teams will line up for the U21 European Championship final.
England U21 XI: Beadle; Hinshelwood, Quansah, Cresswell, Livramento; Scott, Anderson; Hutchinson, McAtee, Elliott; Stansfield.
Subs: Simkin, Sharman-Lowe, Edwards, Hackney, Fellows, Rowe, Norton-Cuffy, Gray, Egan-Riley, Iling-Junior, Nwaneri, Morton.
Germany U21 XI: Atubolu; Collins, Brown, Arrey-Mbi, Martel (C), Woltemade, Oermann, Gruda, Reitz, Weiper, Nebel.
Subs: Ernst, Noll, Rosenfelder, Knauff, Rohl, Tresoldi, Thielmann, Ullrich, Siebert, Jander, Baum, Wanner
England team arrive
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is footage of the England squad arriving for tonight’s final.
Our #YoungLions, arrived and ready 👊 pic.twitter.com/PLG1UYMbab
— England (@England) June 28, 2025
The 2009 final
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland U21 and Germany U21 have previously met in a final. The most recent showdown was in 2009 when the Germans ran out comfortable 4-0 winners.
In the Germany team that day, Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels, Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil.
Wonder how their careers turned out...
The prize
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe UEFA European Under-21 Championship trophy is up for grabs tonight.
Germany team
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA couple of changes for Germany U21. Tim Oermann gets the nod in central defence as Max Rosenfelder is sidelined whilst Ansgar Knauff makes way for Brajan Gruda.
England team
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLee Carsley has named an unchanged team for tonight's final. Elliot Anderson keeps his place in midfield and Harvey Elliott has shaken off a knee issue to start.
Tyler Morton is on the bench along with Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri.
Germany U21 team in full
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGermany U21 XI: Atubolu; Collins, Brown, Arrey-Mbi, Martel (C), Woltemade, Oermann, Gruda, Reitz, Weiper, Nebel.
Subs: Ernst, Noll, Rosenfelder, Knauff, Rohl, Tresoldi, Thielmann, Ullrich, Siebert, Jander, Baum, Wanner
England U21 team in full
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland U21 XI: Beadle; Hinshelwood, Quansah, Cresswell, Livramento; Scott, Anderson; Hutchinson, McAtee, Elliott; Stansfield.
Subs: Simkin, Sharman-Lowe, Edwards, Hackney, Fellows, Rowe, Norton-Cuffy, Gray, Egan-Riley, Iling-Junior, Nwaneri, Morton.
GERMANY XI CONFIRMED
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd lining up for Germany U21...
HOLT EUCH DAS DING! 🏆❤️🔥#U21 #U21EURO #ENGGER #UNSEREZUKUNFT |
— DFB-Nachwuchs (@DFBNachwuchs) June 28, 2025
📸Thomas Böcker/DFB pic.twitter.com/H64uwh2cb7
ENGLAND XI CONFIRMED
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the England U21s team Lee Carsley has named for tonight's final...
Our #YoungLions 💪 pic.twitter.com/VPpHA8bSY7
— England (@England) June 28, 2025
Team news imminent
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are expecting team news to be announced any minute now.
Stay tuned...
The final chapter
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCan England make it back-to-back Euro U21 final wins?
Having beaten Spain and the Netherlands in the knockout phase, Lee Carsley’s side should feel confident tonight.
The final chapter 🦁 pic.twitter.com/1yluWdOcUu
— England (@England) June 28, 2025
Germany's route
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGermany topped Group B ahead of England thanks to an 100 per cent winning record.
They needed extra-time in the quarter-final to overcome Italy in what was a thrilling encounter before beating France 3-0 in the semi-final.
England's route
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter finishing second in Group B - behind Germany - the Young Lions overcame Spain in the quarter-finals before edging out the Netherlands in the last four.
Harvey Elliott has risen to the challenge in the knockout phase with three goals in two appearances.
Carsley reveals moment England "clicked"
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDespite the 2-1 loss to Germany in the group phase, Lee Carsley says he took many positives from the game.
Speaking to reporters he said: “I’ve got a lot of confidence in the players. I knew the second half against Germany we clicked.
“In the first half, especially the first 20 minutes, it'd be fair to say we didn’t play well but there was a response from half-time to the second half.
"They train at such a high level and it was only going to be a matter of time till it clicked for them.
“After the game, I was more than confident that this team had clicked and we were in a good position."
Predicted England XI
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhilst Tyler Morton is available for selection again, Lee Carsley could be tempted to name an unchanged side from the one that started the semi-final win over the Netherlands.
That would mean another start in midfield for Elliot Anderson.
Predicted England XI: Beadle; Livramento, Quansah, Cresswell, Hinshelwood; Scott, Anderson; Elliott, McAtee, Hutchinson; Stansfield
Last time out
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneYou don't have to go back too far for the last meeting between these two nations. In fact, it was only 10 days ago as Germany beat England in the final Group B clash.
Angsar Knauff and Nelson Weiper put the Germans 2-0 up after 33 minutes and whilst Alex Scott reduced the deficit with 14 minutes left, the Young Lions couldn't muster an equaliser.
Today's settings
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTonight’s final will be played at the Tehelne pole, otherwise known at the National football stadium in Slovakia.
Slovan Bratislava play their home games here as well as the national team.
England U21 vs Germany U21 latest match odds
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland to lift the trophy: 5/6
Germany to lift the trophy: 17/20
Odds via Betfair (subject to change)
England U21 vs Germany U21: Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEngland U21 wins: 5
Germany U21 wins: 5
Draws: 4
Score prediction
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis will be a real test of the Young Lions’ mettle, and whether they can conjure every slither of quality they have to exact revenge.
They produced a disappointing display in the reverse game earlier on in the tournament, but they are in their groove now, as the recent performances demonstrate.
Woltermade will be tough to keep quiet with his physical presence and poise on the ball, while Charlie Cresswell and Jarell Quansah will want to ensure that Weiper does not get on the scoresheet.
England to win, 2-1
Germany U21 team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFor Germany, however, they will be without key centre-back, Max Rosenfelder.
The Freiburg defender limped off after 10 minutes against France in the semi-final, and is ruled out for tonight's showpiece.
England U21 team news
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHarvey Elliott, the Young Lions' two-goal semi-final hero, did emerge as a doubt for tonight's final after revealing a knee problem following a botched celebration against the Netherlands.
Other than that, Lee Carsley will have a full complement to choose from as Tyler Morton is available again after suspension.
How to watch
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: Viewers can watch the action for free on Channel 4. Coverage starts at 7.30pm BST, ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: Viewers can also watch the game on Channel 4’s website.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Euro U21 Championship final between England and Germany!
Can the Young Lions retain the trophy they lifted two years ago, or will it be Germany celebrating a fourth U21s title?
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from the Stadion Tehelne Pole. Stick with us!
