England into first U-21 final since 2009 after cruising past Israel

England U-21

England have reached their first European Under-21 Championship final since 2009 after beating Israel comfortably in Georgia.

Morgan Gibbs-White opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with a looping header from Cole Palmer’s cross, having missed an earlier penalty.

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It was then Palmer who secured England’s place in the final. The Manchester City forward tucked the ball in at the back post from an Emile Smith Rowe ball across the box to double the lead.

Substitute Cameron Archer made sure of the win as he smashed in England’s third after exchanging passes with the excellent Palmer.

The Young Lions, who are still yet to concede a goal in the tournament, will play either Ukraine or Spain Saturday’s final, as they look to win the competition for the first time since 1984.

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