An unusual deflection in the first-half stoppage time gave England the lead against Spain in the UEFA Euro Under-21 final. The goal has been credited to Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who was later named the Man of the Match.

England U21 1-0 Spain U21, Cole Palmer pic.twitter.com/ARlLOm46Uv

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Spain appeared set to take the contest into extra-time when they were awarded a penalty in the last seconds of the match, but up stepped Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford to become England’s hero with a sublime double save.

James Trafford’s 99th-minute penalty save to win England the title #U21EURO | @England pic.twitter.com/HpNeiLwulL

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