England U21s beat Spain to win first Euros in 39 years as Trafford saves late penalty

2023-07-08

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England beat Spain 1-0 to lift their first U21 European Championship in 39 years at the Adjarabet Arena on Saturday. Cole Palmer's late free-kick rebounded off the back of Curtis Jones to take a first-half lead before James Trafford saved a 99th-minute penalty to seal a historic win for Lee Carsley's side.

Express Sport runs through four things learned after England became U21 European champions for a third time.

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