England U21s enjoy muted celebrations at team hotel after winning Euros
England U21s enjoy hushed celebrations at team hotel after winning Euros as players focus on pre-season despite historic win
- England dramatically secured the U21 European Championship on Saturday night
- James Trafford was the hero after saving a penalty late in to make it 1-0
- Several parties have returned for the pre-season with the new campaign coming up
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The U21 team of England celebrated only a muted party on Saturday evening after winning the European Championship.
Lee Carsley’s side dramatically won the tournament 1-0 after a Cole Palmer free kick hit Curtis Jones and went into the back of the net in the second half.
Spain conceded a late penalty after Chelsea’s Levi Colwill tripped Abel Ruiz in the box, but Burnley-bound James Trafford saved the penalty and rebound to ensure England clinched the trophy for the first time since 1984.
Wild celebrations ensued as the team ran onto the field at the full whistle before cheering for the trophy.
However, back at the hotel, the festivities were quiet as the team prepared to head back to their clubs for preparation for the new season.
England Under 21 were crowned European champions after not conceding a single goal
James Trafford produced an incredible late double save as England lifted the trophy
Celebrations took place in the stadium, but they were quiet in the team hotel
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Most teams are now training again and international players have been given extra time off after the end-of-season games.
England’s U21 players will get a short break before returning to their clubs to prepare for the new season, which starts in about a month.
England hero Trafford is a player fans will be watching closely as he approaches a £19 million 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 in just over a month
The 20-year-old did not concede a goal during the tournament and attracted the attention of many with his impressive distribution skills and good shot stops.
Current England captain Harry Kane led the praise for the Young Lions after the game, while former England striker and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker offered his congratulations on social media.
Lineker tweeted, “Awesome. Congratulations,” with clapping emojis.
Kane, meanwhile, wrote, “Yesss guys! What a win! Made the country proud.’
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