By Aston Villa FC

Samuel Iling Jr helped England retain their UEFA Under-21 European Championship title on Saturday night.

The Three Lions overcame Germany 3-2 after extra-time in a thrilling final in Slovakia.

England went 2-0 up after 24 minutes, but were pegged back either side of half-time by their opponents.

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Iling Jr was one of the players introduced off the bench, coming on eight minutes into extra-time, shortly after his side had retaken the lead. 

Lifting the crown sees England retain the title they won in 2023. 

Congratulations, Samuel!