England U19s Rally From 5-1 Down to Draw 5-5 With Germany in Record Euro Match

In a remarkable UEFA Under-19 European Championship match, England staged an incredible comeback to draw 5-5 against Germany after trailing 5-1 early in the second half. Germany initially dominated, taking a 4-1 lead at halftime and extending it to 5-1 shortly after the break, with standout contributions from Noah Darvic and Said El Mala. England’s resurgence began with a goal by Manchester United’s Ethan Wheatley and was followed by strikes from Tottenham's Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Nottingham Forest's Zach Abbott, and Crystal Palace's Jesse Derry, leveling the score by the 63rd minute. This 10-goal thriller set a new record as the highest-scoring game in the tournament's history, surpassing the previous nine-goal record. The draw left Germany at the bottom of Group B with one point, while England moved to second with two points, trailing group leaders the Netherlands. The result highlights the resilience and potential of England's young squad as they prepare to face the Netherlands in their final group match.