England U21 and U19 Teams Start Strong in Euros

England U21s began their European Championship title defense with a 3-1 win over Czechia, featuring goals from Harvey Elliott, Jonathan Rowe, and Charlie Cresswell, but were later held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia despite dominating chances. The team remains atop their group and faces Germany next, where a draw will secure quarter-final qualification. England's attacking play has been strong, though some defensive issues and missed opportunities have emerged. Meanwhile, England U19s drew 2-2 with Norway in their tournament opener, leaving them joint-second in their group behind the Netherlands. Both youth teams will play crucial group-stage matches against Germany in the coming days. These results highlight promising starts but also upcoming challenges for England’s youth squads in European competition.