Hodgson: Expectations not always ‘realistic’ for England coaches

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has insisted that he has sympathy for Aidy Boothroyd after England’s U21s were knocked out of the European Championships. A goal from Eagles playmaker Ebere Eze was not enough as Boothroyd’s side were denied a place in the second phase of the tournament this summer due to goal difference despite […]

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Boothroyd ‘bitterly disappointed’ after ‘cruel’ Euros exit

England U21s boss Aidy Boothroyd has insisted that his players will “benefit in the long term” from their European Championship exit. Domagoj Bradaric’s stoppage-time stunner dumped the Young Lions out of the tournament as they beat Croatia 2-1 but went out on goal difference. Ebere Eze’s penalty and Curtis Jones’ second-half goal put England on […]

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Ex-Chelsea boss Lampard linked with England U21s job

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has emerged as a candidate to become the next head coach of England U21s, according to reports. Lampard called time on his professional career in 2016 after just short of two years in the MLS with New York City. The Chelsea legend was always clear that he wanted to become […]

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Boothroyd admits Portugal test is his biggest match as U21 boss

England U21 boss Aidy Boothroyd has admitted that their match against Portugal is his biggest test yet as a manager. The Young Lions play on Sunday in the second game of their U21 European Championship group stage. It’s a must-win for Boothroyd’s team following their 1-0 loss at the hands of Switzerland on Thursday. FEATURE: […]

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Boothroyd: England U21s ‘not out of it’ despite poor defeat

England U21 boss Aidy Boothroyd has insisted that his side “are not out of it yet” despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in their first game Euros outing. Nice forward Dan Ndoye’s lucky late effort condemned England to a 1-0 opening Group D defeat in Koper. Switzerland had just 34 per cent of […]

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Greenwood, Hudson-Odoi selected in England U21 Euros squad

Mason Greenwood and Callum Hudson-Odoi have been selected in the England U21 squad for this year’s European Championships. The tournament, set to take place in Hungary and Slovenia, will see the Young Lions aim to end a 37-year wait for the trophy. Arsenal duo Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah also make Aidy Boothroyd’s 23-man […]

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