England has crowned a new champion of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025
In an exciting final battle for the title of the 2025 European Under-21 Football Championship, the England national team achieved a convincing victory over Germany in the decisive match held in Slovakia’s capital—Bratislava. The tense game ended with a score of 3:2 in favor of the English players, with the winning goal scored in extra time—early in the overtime period by Jonathan Rowe. After regular time, the match was a draw at 2:2, which led to extra minutes of struggle. The match was incredibly emotional and spectacular. Local fans witnessed a meaningful game with bright moments. Goals for England were scored by Elliott (5th minute), Gatchinson (24th), and Rowe (92nd)—the latter securing victory for the team in extra time. For the German team, Wipper scored in the 45+1 minute and Nebel in the 61st minute. This victory marked England’s second consecutive win at UEFA Euro 2025 and their fourth overall. It is noteworthy that the most successful teams in this tournament remain Spain and Italy, each with five youth European championship titles. A highlights video of the final’s key moments is available via the provided link. This win is even more significant as it confirms the high level of English football among young talents—the team demonstrates stability and a strong desire to win. At the same time, the Ukrainian youth team, also participating in this tournament, focused on their shortcomings during the final phase. Unfortunately, Unei Melnigos’ squad suffered two defeats and only one group stage victory, thus failing to advance to the knockout stage. Ukrainian coaches and players’ comments highlighted the need for deeper work and strengthening team play for upcoming international competitions. This event marked the end of one of the most intense and captivating stages of youth European football in the 2025 season, with the English players now entitled to celebrate their second consecutive and fourth overall triumph at continental youth championships.