James Trafford the hero as England defeat Spain to win European U-21 Championship

England won the European Under-21 Championship with a 1-0 victory over Spain in the final in Georgia on Saturday with their goalkeeper James Trafford making a crucial save deep into added time.

England took the lead during first half stoppage time after Cole Palmer's deflected free-kick.

England's goal was eventually awarded to Curtis Jones, who had made contact with Palmer's set-piece in front of the wall.

Spain captain Abel Ruiz saw a 51st-minute header correctly ruled out for offside as England found themselves under pressure after the restart.

However, as the clock ticked into the last of six minutes of stoppage time, referee Espen Eskas was asked to review Levi Colwill's challenge on Ruiz and awarded a penalty.

Manchester City keeper Trafford then dived to his right to keep out Ruiz's spot-kick and gathered himself to keep substitute Aimar Oroz's follow-up away and preserve his clean sheet and ensure a 1-0 victory for his side.

England could also have put the five-time winners away before an incredible ending as Arnau Tenas made fine saves to deny Jones and Noni Madueke a second.

CHAMPIONS!