England wins U21 European Championship for first time in 39 years

Batumi, July 8 (BNA): England won the European Under-21 Championship for the first time in 39 years when James Trafford saved a stoppage-time penalty to preserve a 1-0 victory over Spain in the final on Saturday.

Trafford blocked the penalty kick scored by Abel Ruiz, after being reviewed by the video assistant referee in the sixth minute of extra time, and removed the follow-up of substitute Aimar Oroz at the end of an exciting match at Batumi Arena.

In the process, the goalkeeper became the first man to keep six clean sheets at the finals and not concede a goal in England’s third title and first since 1984, reports the Associated Press.

Curtis Jones scored in first half injury time when he saved Cole Palmer’s free kick past goalkeeper Arnau Tenas.

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