Lee Carsley praised the England Under-21s for winning their second consecutive European Championship title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Germany. The team raced to a 2-0 lead before Germany leveled the score, but England regained the advantage with a quick goal in extra time. Carsley, who has extended his contract, expressed pride in the players' commitment and belief, emphasizing the importance of staying strong together. Reflecting on the match, he acknowledged some tactical shortcomings but was determined to celebrate their achievement and prepare for future challenges.
"I'm really proud of the players," he told Channel 4. "The commitment they've shown for the last 28 days [...] they can win, and that's the kind of players we need."
"I'm so happy for them; to be European champions for the second time is a great achievement, and the challenge now is to do it again in two years."
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