James Trafford saves a last-minute penalty as Curtis Jones’s deflected goal secures England’s victory over Spain in the final.

England claimed victory in the European Under-21 Championship final after a tense 1-0 win over Spain, sealed by a dramatic injury-time penalty save from goalkeeper James Trafford.

The match was closely contested, with both teams creating opportunities, but it was England who broke the deadlock just before half-time. Curtis Jones’s deflected shot in the 45th minute gave England the lead.

Despite Spain’s pressure in the second half, including a dangerous late penalty, Trafford’s heroics ensured that England held on to the lead. The final whistle confirmed England’s triumph, marking their success as champions of Europe.

The match saw a fiery conclusion with both teams reduced to 10 men after red cards for Spain’s Blanco and England’s Gibbs-White. However, it was Trafford’s penalty save in injury time that made the difference and sealed England’s first U21 European Championship win in years.