Israel 1-3 England: England Under-19s win Euros after extra timeHead coach Ian Foster praised England’s “togetherness” after they came from behind to beat Israel and win the European Under-19 Championship.Oscar Gloch put Israel ahead before Callum Doyle equalised to force extra time in the final in Slovakia.On a famous night for the Young Lions, Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka chested England ahead and club-mate Aaron Ramsey sealed victory.”It’s probably the most together that I’ve seen a group,” said Foster.It is the second time in five years England have won the competition, with keeper Aaron Ramsdale, now at Arsenal, and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount part of the side crowned champions in 2017.”I’m just thrilled to win the trophy and the boys are just delighted to be European champions,” added Foster, who took charge in 2020.Meet the players crowned European Under-19 championsEngland conceded just one goal from open play during the 2022 European Under-19 ChampionshipThe former Hereford and Kidderminster striker, who was previously head coach of England Under-18s, added: “We got a sense how much it meant to them in March when they qualified, because this group missed out on their Under-17s Euros because of Covid.”My job is difficult because I can only pick so many players. “But the ones we picked were desperate to come and you can see they love playing for England. We should be so proud of them.”It takes time to get that spirit and togetherness, which they’ve got. It helps you cope with anything and the amount of… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Israel U19 1-3 England U19: Gutsy England crowned European Under-19 champions
