The UEFA EURO U21 tournament in Slovakia has been a great place to watch so many of the world’s best young players. England are the reigning champs and are back in the title game through a Harvey Elliott brace,

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.

Germany U21Antonio Di Salvo’s side won all five matches in the tournament so far, including the 2-1 win in the final group stage match against England. That was also the only game they didn’t