Israel vs England U-21 Euros Semi-Final: ISR 0 ENG 3 at Full Time; England enter final

Full Time: ISR 0 ENG 3

Its all over. England are through to the final after a comprehensive victory over Israel. Morgan Gibbs-Wite, Cole Palmer and Cameron Archer scored the goals for the young Lions as they qualify for the U21 Euros Final for the first time since 2009. They will play the winner of Ukraine and Spain which will take place soon.

Noni Madueke makes a rasping run and his cross was intercepted by Cohen, who concedes a corner. With just final minute of the stoppage time to play, England would love a fourth to cap off a terrific win.

90' - ISR 0 ENG 3

Goooaaal!! Archer thumps one intp the net t make it 3-0. Good play on the left hand side and Cole Palmer turns provider this time for Palmer, who rifles it into the roof of the net.

A fantastic balll in from Glouch and a good head from Israel's Gandelman but Trafford saves it and holds on to it in the end England survive.

83' - ISR 0 ENG 2

Free Kick goes wide from Israel. Decent hit from Revivo but it was never troubling the England keeper.

England Substitution

Out: Morgan Gibbs-White, In: Noni Madueke. One of the England scorers is taken off and Chelsea's young prodigy Madueke is on for the final 10 minutes

74' - ISR 0 ENG 2

Emile Smith Rowe is coming off for England as Harvey Elliott comes on. The Arsenal player was the one who provided the assist for Cole Palmer's goal which has given England a huge cushion.

Israel urgency

Isreal need a goal quickly. But a piece of trivia for you - England are yet to concede a goal in this tournament so far. It looks an Everest to climb for Israel, but never say never!

Cole Palmer Scores

Cole Palmer is ecstatic, the Manchester City player may have just taken his country to the u21 Euros Final.

WE'VE DOUBLED OUR LEAD! 🙌@emilesmithrowe squared to Cole Palmer to finish from close range. It was initially chalked off for offside, but following a long VAR check... it's given! pic.twitter.com/KzeViRRpS8

— England (@England) July 5, 2023

65' - ISR 0 ENG 2

And a lengthy VAR check has given the Goal to England. It was a long long wait but the VAR verdict says Emile Smith Rowe was onside and it was a legitimate goal. England lead 2-0 and you can see the joyous Young Lions.

England are on course to the Final of the U-21 Euros for the first time since 2009.

One hour on the clock and our #YoungLions still lead Israel 1-0 👊

Watch our #U21EURO semi-final live: https://t.co/sZG3wLPHza pic.twitter.com/D2flrh9DoU

— England (@England) July 5, 2023

63' ISR 0 ENG 1 - Offside!

England's fantastic attack on the right hand side found the net as Palmer scored it. But the flag has been raised as Emile Smith Rowe was off side. It remains 1-0 to England and Israel are still in it.

60' - ISR 0 ENG 1

England came close again, but Israel thwarts yet another moment. An hour gone now and it's still the Young Lions with a slender lead.

48' ISR 0 ENG 1

England have started on the front foot in the second half. Emile Smith Rowe has looked more involved in the game. Israel defending deep but its wave after wave of English attack. Israelis will have to change the approach soon, otherwise a second goal for England is coming.

And we are back for the second half. The Israel players are already out of the tunnel and in the ground. They have a big 2nd half ahead. England, on the other hand, would dearly love a 2nd goal to secure their passage to the Final.

England have been by far the better side in the first half. They had the better chances as we could see a penalty that was hit wide by the young lions as well. Israel had their moments in patches but in the end, the Young Lions deserve t be in the lead at the break.

Half Time - ISR 0 ENG 1

A solitary goal from Morgan Gibbs-White has given England a 1-0 lead at half time. The young lions have their noses in front for the final and are now just 45 minutes away. They have been the better side but it took 42 minutes for England to break the deadlock. It looks like they have some kind of breather for the next 15 minutes and then it will be up crucial 45 minutes again.

Added Time - 3 minutes

Three minutes have been added on at the end of first half. England would be aiming to double their lead, whereas Israel would dearly love the half time whistle.

Gibbs-White.

IT HAD TO BE HIM! 😁

A brilliant @Morgangibbs27 header puts our #YoungLions in front just before half-time! pic.twitter.com/w8LeYUGSqq

— England (@England) July 5, 2023

Gibbs-White redemption

That was an excellent header from Morgan Gibbs-White to give the young lions a very deserved lead. He redeemed himself from the earlier miss penalty and now England are on their way to the final.

42' - ISR 0 ENG 1

Goaaaaal!! Morgan Gibbs-White scores for England. A fantastic ball and the Nottingham Forest player heads it perfectly to give England the lead.

39' - ISR 0 ENG 0

Gandelman comes so close to scoring. The Israeli midfielder took a snapshot from the left edge of the box and it was powerful, unfortunately went just wide. Huge let off for England.

35' - ISR 0 ENG 0

England are being stifled at the moment. So much possession but so little to show for. Israel's game plan is working perfectly for them.

33' ISR 0 ENG 0

England have had 64 per cent ball possession so far. Despite being so dominant with the ball, the Young Lions have failed to show it on the score line. 5 shots for each team so far, 2 on target for England and nothing on target for Israel.

28' ISR 0 ENG 0 - Header put wide by Israel

Stav Lemkin hits his header wide this time. Another corner and another free header for Israel. The English defence will have to tidy up from the set pieces.

27' ISR 0 ENG 0

Turgeman should have squared it for an onrushing Oscar Glouch, but shoots it way way wide. From the corner, Gibbs-White puts out a dangerous header. Let off for England. Another corner for Israel.

20' ISR 0 ENG 0

The deadlock is yet to be broken at the Batumi Stadium in Georgia. England have already squandered a golden opportunity to take the lead. Isreal with a huge let off as this is the 3rd time a team has missed a penalty against them in this tournament.

16' ISR 0 ENG 0 - Miss!

Miss!! Morgan Gibbs-White has missed from the spot. He fails to hit the target by some distance as well. It remains deadlocked and a huge let off for Israel.

Penalty ti England

VAR has awarded a penalty as there was no clear and obvious error from the on-field referee. It is a penalty to England and a huge chance to take the lead in the semi-final.

Drama!

Jaber made the foul to bring Smith Rowe down and the penalty has been given. It is being checked by VAR. Will the penalty be awarded? It is absolute chaos.