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England Reach European Under-21 Semi-Finals After VAR Controversy Against Spain

  • England defeated Spain 3-1 in Slovakia to secure a place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals.
  • The match featured an early penalty call against England's Charlie Cresswell that was overturned by VAR after review by Italian referee Simone Sozza.
  • James McAtee put England ahead in the 10th minute from a corner, with Harvey Elliott adding a second goal five minutes later, while Spain’s Javi Guerra scored a penalty just before half-time.
  • Elliot Anderson, a Nottingham Forest substitute, scored a late stoppage-time penalty after Spain’s goalkeeper fouled Jonathan Rowe, with Elliott saying, "It's always going to happen."
  • England’s victory sets up a semi-final against the Netherlands in Bratislava, though the match ended with player clashes requiring coach Ashley Cole's intervention.
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The Netherlands and defending champions England are the first to secure a place in the top four at the ongoing European Under-21 Football Championship finals in Slovakia.

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ceskenoviny.cz broke the news in on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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