England are through to the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship following a hard-fought 1-0 win over 2021 finalists Portugal.
Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon scored what proved the winning goal in the 34th minute as James Trafford kept a fourth consecutive clean sheet in the tournament.
Ad They will meet Israel, who they have already defeated 2-0 in the tournament, in Batumi on Wednesday. U-21 EuroSupreme England dump Germany out of U21 Euros to remain perfect28/06/2023 AT 19:18 England boss Lee Carsley made eight changes from the side that beat Germany in their final Group C game but only two from the side that overcame Israel, with Max Aarons and Jacob Ramsey coming in for Ben Johnson and Emile Smith-Rowe.
Portugal fashioned the first opportunity when James Garner sliced a clearance with Pedro Neto pouncing on the half-volley and forcing Trafford into a save at his near post.