Nine of those have featured players from that successful U21 squad. Of course there is still time for Germany, winners in 2017 and 2021, and England in 2023 to do so. Another five have reached a final in that time frame but lost. The teams to win the U21 Euros and a major tournament are:

England take on Germany in the final of the U21 European Championship in Bratislava on Saturday night, with Lee Carsley’s side looking to make it back-to-back Euros tournament wins (8pm, Channel 4).

Tehelne Pole Stadium sets the stage for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship final between familiar foes England and Germany.Harvey Elliott’s second-half brace inspired England to a