England 2-0 Israel: Young Lions roar into Under-21 Euros quarter-finals as Anthony Gordon and Emile Smith Rowe strike

Emile Smith Rowe scored his second goal in two games to fire England into the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championship with a 2-0 win over Israel. The Arsenal midfielder, who also netted in the opening 2-0 win against the Czech Republic, doubled England’s lead in the second half following an early Anthony Gordon opener.

Ad Lee Carsley’s side sit top of Group C with a perfect six points from six, with the Czech Republic second on three points after their 2-1 win over Germany. U-21 EuroRamsey and Smith Rowe fire England to opening win over Czech Republic at U21 Euros22/06/2023 AT 20:55 The Young Lions are guaranteed to win the group regardless of their final result against Germany, as head-to-head is the tie-breaker and the Czechs — the only team who could catch them — are three points behind.

England join Spain and Ukraine in securing a quarter-final spot with a game still to play. Gordon opened the scoring after 16 minutes by darting to the near post to meet a Morgan Gibbs-White cross and heading home.

Ruiz nets quickest U21 Euros finals goal as Spain and Ukraine reach quarters Ramsey and Smith Rowe fire England to opening win over Czech Republic at U21 Euros The Young Lions, being watched by senior boss Gareth Southgate in Kutaisi, managed to survive some pressure to maintain their lead by the break, with James Trafford making an excellent save to deny Eitan Azoulay. Smith Rowe then finished off a superb team move with 68 minutes on the clock, playing a one-two with Gibbs-White before firing home a powerful low shot to clinch the victory.

In the other Group C game, an 87th-minute Martin Vitik winner gave the Czechs a 2-1 win over Germany to put them on the brink of the knockout stages. In Group D, Italy