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Last-gasp Nmecha sends England into final

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

England 1-0 Czech Republic
With extra time looming, substitute Lukas Nmecha turned in Marcus Edwards' cross to take England into a third Under-19 final and break Czech hearts in Tbilisi.

U19 highlights: Watch last-gasp England winner
  • England beat Czechs in final minute of stoppage time
  • Lukas Nmecha turns in cross from fellow substitute Marcus Edwards (90+3)
  • Jay DaSilva hits post for England in tight first half
  • England have never won Under-19 title; lost finals in 2005 and 2009
  • Keith Downing's side play Portugal in Saturday's decider
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