In an exciting conclusion to the UEFA Euro Under-21 Championship 2025, England U21 won the title after a thrilling 3-2 win against Germany U21s in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 28, 2025. The game, which took place at the Tehelné Pole Stadium, met all expectations, showcasing a classic battle between two of Europe’s most talented young teams.
The final started at 8:00 PM local time, and England quickly made their presence felt. Harvey Elliott, the energetic Liverpool midfielder, gave the Young Lions a fantastic start by scoring in just the 5th minute. His well-executed goal eased any early jitters and set the stage for what would turn into an exciting night.
England increased their lead in the 25th minute when Omari Hutchinson, who has been impressive throughout the tournament, added to the score with a calm finish. With a 2-0 lead and strong control of the game, it seemed like England was on their way to easily winning the trophy.
Germany, known for their strength, fought back. Just before the first half ended, Nelson Weiper scored for Germany in the 45+1 minute, making the score 2-1 and giving Germany some momentum as they went into halftime.
In the second half, Germany came out with a lot of energy. Their hard work paid off in the 61st minute when Paul Nebel took advantage of a mistake in defense to tie the game at 2-2. Both teams had chances to score, but neither could find the winning goal in regular time, which meant the match went into extra time.
The atmosphere in Bratislava was tense as two 15-minute periods were about to start. Jonathan Rowe became England’s hero by scoring early in the first extra time period, putting England ahead 3-2.
Germany’s young players pushed hard for another goal, but the English defense stayed strong under pressure. With a mix of solid defending and quick counterattacks, the Young Lions managed to keep their slim lead for the rest of extra time.
When the final whistle blew, England U21s were declared European champions, finishing a memorable tournament filled with great character, quality football, and impressive performances from their young stars. This victory is a big achievement for England’s youth program, adding another success to their growing reputation in international youth football.
