Continuing my coverage of the England U-19 European Championships, England unfortunately only managed a draw in their next match against the Italian U-19 side.
The match finished 0-0, leaving England in a ‘must-win’ situation against Greece on Sunday to give them any hope of qualifying for the next stages.
They still may not qualify even if they do manage their first win of the tournament as it would also require the hosts, Czech Republic, to beat the Italians.
The league table currently shapes up like this:
Czech Republic: 4pts
Greece: 2pts
Italy: 2pts
England: 1pt
James Tomkins featured for the full 90mins, and Freddy Sears was replaced after 87mins.
Whether they win, lose or draw against Greece, I’m pretty sure that the experience for our youngsters will be vital in their transition from ‘academy players in the first team’ to ‘established players in the first team’.
Will let you know how they get on
Sam
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Pepin Hammer, your team is certainly doing you proud!
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Czechs finished 2nd at U21 World Cup. The team which got to the final four of this U19 EURO was 2nd at U17 EURO two years ago. Future looks bright for us.
Our loss against Italy cost England promotion though. A little bit unlucky game. We played well, just did not convert chances and Italy on the other side scored from everything.
Tomka, Searsy, the young Hungarian fella and even Marek Stech, who would be in Czech goal if he was not recovering from injury. I would like to think that future looks bright also for Hammers.
COYI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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