England booked their ticket to the European U21 Championship final for the first time since 2009 with a 3-0 semi-final victory over Israel in Georgia.
Lee Carsley’s Young Lions progressed to the last four with a four-game winning run without conceding a goal and continued that form as they cantered through to Saturday’s final against either Spain or Ukraine.
Morgan Gibbs-White atoned for an early missed penalty by heading England in front three minutes before the interval at the Batumi Arena.
Cole Palmer effectively put the game beyond Israel after a lengthy VAR check for offside when he doubled England’s lead just after the hour.
Substitute Cameron Archer sealed their passage to the final with an emphatic third in the 90th minute as England maintained their flawless record to reach the final.
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What’s next?
England will face Spain or Ukraine in the European Under-21 Championship final on Saturday at the Batumi Arena; kick-off 5pm.