England U21s win European Championships for first time since 1984 after James Trafford heroics
England Under-21s have won the European Championships for the first time since 1984 in incredible circumstances.
The history books will etch Curtis Jones down as the match-winner though his goal was a massive deflection but the real hero was James Trafford after saving a penalty in the last minute.
Cole Palmer's free-kick on the cusp of half-time hit the Liverpool ace in the back, which saw the ball loop into the top corner.
But there was further drama when Levi Colwill was harshly adjudged to have fouled Abel Ruiz in the 96th minute after the referee went to VAR.
However, Burnley's new £19million goalkeeper Trafford stood firm to deny the Braga ace before making a second save to make history.
Chaos broke out that saw Morgan Gibbs-White and Antonio Blanco sent off on the touchline as Spain, who had 20 shots throughout the games.
However, Lee Carsley's men shut out all attacks as they had done all tournament.
Incredibly, England did not concede a single goal throughout the Euros in a testament to the defensive partnership of Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Colwill.
But it was not without controversy, particularly as England coach Ashley Cole was sent off.
After Palmer's goal, the Manchester City starlet raced towards the bench to celebrate.
However, he was met with an angry Spanish dugout and a fracas broke out between both sets of players and coaches.
Cole was shown a red card for his part, as well as a Spanish coach, while Oihan Sancet and Colwill were both booked.
This was an English team littered with top-tier stars, including Emile Smith Rowe, Angel Gomes and Anthony Gordon.
But Spain came into the match full of confidence as the tournament's top scorers, led by Braga's Ruiz.
Nevertheless, the Young Lions proved resilient in the end
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