England U21 2-0 Germany LIVE! Euro 2023 match stream, latest score and goal updates today
England have already qualified for the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championship but can make a major statement by beating rivals Germany this evening. Lee Carsley’s side will look to continue their perfect start to the tournament in Georgia with a third successive victory, having recorded back-to-back 2-0 wins over the Czech Republic and Israel with Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe netting in both games.
The Young Lions look one of the favourites to go all the way this summer and are perhaps playing defending champions Germany at the right time. Despite a strong squad, they have picked up only one point from their opening two games and must win here to reach the knockout stages. Though always a fierce game, England will be hugely confident as they warm up for Sunday’s last-eight clash with Portugal.
Carsley has rotated his side as expected, with Cameron Archer leading the line and Jacob Ramsey given the captain’s armband. Emile Smith Rowe, Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Gordon are among those to drop to the bench. Follow England vs Germany at the U21 Euros live below!
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England 2-0 Germany
The players are back out and the second half is underway in Batumi.
Germany make one half-time change, with Matriciani off after picking up a knock and being run ragged by Madueke.
On comes Luca Netz of Borussia Monchengladbach.
No subs from England just yet.
It’s goalless at half-time in tonight’s other game in Group C between the Czech Republic and Israel in Kutaisi.
So as it stands, the Czechs will be joining England in the quarter-finals, facing co-hosts and surprise Group A winners Georgia in the capital Tbilisi in the first last-eight affair on Saturday.
England, as we know, are already assured a clash with Portugal in Kutaisi on Sunday.
Half-time
England 2-0 Germany
Lee Carsley’s Young Lions are well on track for another statement win in Batumi, thanks to excellent first-half goals from Cameron Archer and Harvey Elliott.
It could and should be worse for Germany, who surely need a miracle now to make the quarter-finals.
A crisis for the defending champions.
47 mins: A fingertip save from Trafford!
Brentford’s Schade blasts past Branthwaite with serious pace before a low strike is just tipped wide by the England goalkeeper.
Somehow a goal kick is given. Excellent stop from the Manchester City youngster.
England 2-0 Germany
45 mins: A lull to the game now as we enter two minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
England in cruise control as things stand, and Germany heading home.
England 2-0 Germany
41 mins: Germany are under siege again, with Madueke causing all sorts of problems.
He provides a tough ball for Archer, whose effort is blocked by Bisseck before a follow-up shot from Palmer is seen off by Krauß.
10 attempts for England in this first half, six of which have been on target.
England 2-0 Germany
40 mins: Confusion inside the England box after a cross from the right from German substitute Fischer.
The ball flashes past Branthwaite before Krauß tries to help it goalwards under pressure from Cresswell.
A goal kick is eventually given.
England 2-0 Germany
37 mins: After Germany’s latest attack breaks down, dangerous and fleet-footed England scythe forward on the counter once more.
Germany are at sixes and sevens at the back again, with Archer forcing a strong parry from Atubolu.
This could easily be four or five already.
England 2-0 Germany
35 mins: Matriciani is now down for Germany.
What a wretched first half this has been for them.
He’s fine to continue for now.
England 2-0 Germany
33 mins: Wonderful feet from Madueke to beat Henning Matriciani all ends up inside the box.
Only another stellar block from Germany captain Bisseck prevents England from scoring again.
At the other end, Angelo Stiller had easily beaten Charlie Cresswell in the air with a great flick-on, but Jarrad Branthwaite – making his U21 debut here – showed great determination to battle with Weiper and snuff out the danger.
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