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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