The England Under-21 football team showcased their determination in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals against Spain, dispelling doubts of being easily intimidated. Following a strong promise from Charlie Cresswell, their performance included a defensive camaraderie that echoed their previous Euro 2023 final against Spain. The aftermath included a non-violent brawl that underscored the emotional intensity of the match. Manager Lee Carsley downplayed the chaos while celebrating the team's unity and progress. As they advance to face the Netherlands in the semi-finals, both Carsley and the players express confidence in their growing cohesiveness as a team.
There's better ways to build camaraderie, but we had something similar in the final [in 2023]. Emotions run high in those scenarios, you don't want anyone to get sent off.
We were the two big teams in the tournament, so them kicking off, we can't just sit back and just let them do it. We have to give them a bit back, so I'm happy with the boys.
I think there's still a lot more to come from the team. I said at the start of the tournament that the longer we can stay in I think the more joined up we'll become.
Cresswell promised pre-game there would be no lack of fight from England after their limp loss to Germany and the Young Lions lived up to the billing.
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