Brazil U-17 1 England U17 3: Rhian Brewster hat-trick sends Three Lions to the Finals


A second international hat-trick in two games for Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster sent England Under-17s to the World Cup final as they beat Brazil 3-1 in Kolkota on Wednesday to continue an astonishing run of English success at youth level.

Steve Cooper’s side held off their talented rivals in hot, humid conditions to reach Saturday’s final, where they can emulate the achievements of the World Cup winning England Under-20s and Euro 2017 Under-19s champions by beating one of Mali or Spain.

Brewster’s goals made the difference and individuals impressed - none more so than Man City’s Phil Foden, who displayed the kind of positional awareness and technique so rarely seen by those wearing the heavy white shirt of senior level - but most of all, this was an excellent team performance.

It's the first time this age group has ever made the World Cup final. What an achievement for Steve Cooper and his team. And the strangest thing? They genuinely deserve to be there on merit. The football on display was a beauty to behold. Whatever has happened to English football at youth level, it is something very special indeed

Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/10/25/england-vs-brazil-17-world-cup-semi-final-2017-live-score-updates/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFyndnN5SiI

That's where it will end they won't break into the senior team

Johnflowey1738:
That's where it will end they won't break into the senior team

You can't be so sure. They've never had it this good at this level. This level is usually dominated by Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Africa. There's something they are doing right and the impact will be seen in the near future.

P0intBlank:


You can't be so sure. They've never had it this good at this level. This level is usually dominated by Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Africa. There's something they are doing right and the impact will be seen in the near future.

OK
I see

P0intBlank:


You can't be so sure. They've never had it this good at this level. This level is usually dominated by Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Africa. There's something they are doing right and the impact will be seen in the near future.

Yinmu
With all the finals, their national team no dey pass R-16 for major tournament. Overhyped people

Oluwasaeon:

Yinmu
With all the finals, their national team no dey pass R-16 for major tournament. Overhyped people

Your nigeria That loves claiming champions of Africa,have they ever reached quarter finals!!!!!Before you diss outsiders,look inward and make sure yours is fault free!!!

useless bunch....when was the last time they've reached the final of a major senior tournament?!

Benz4pimp:
Your nigeria That loves claiming champions of Africa,have they ever reached quarter finals!!!!!Before you diss outsiders,look inward and make sure yours is fault free!!!

Who talked about Nigeria

Oluwasaeon:

Who talked about Nigeria

Then don’t criticize other countries doing great......

Benz4pimp:
Then don’t criticize other countries doing great......

NIGERIA my country hold the best record in that tournament with not less than 3 crown s out of many finals appearances.
Check ur record well before condemnation of your own nation.

People saying that they haven't done well @ senior level are way off the mark. The point is by the time this bunch of young lads come of age, England would have one hell of a team.

Oluwasaeon:

Yinmu
With all the finals, their national team no dey pass R-16 for major tournament. Overhyped people

They've never been to finals of FIFA U-17 & U-20 in the past so I don't understand what you're saying. If they win U-17 world championship (in addition to U-20 won earlier), it would mean England have the best young teams in the world. Don't you suppose they have a bright future ahead; when you consider these players are genuinely young and not like some African countries.

You assertion is so wrong. England has gotten to R-8 on numerous occasions.

Biodun37:

NIGERIA my country hold the best record in that tournament with not less than 3 crown s out of many finals appearances.
Check ur record well before condemnation of your own nation.

when I talk sport,I don’t act biased!!!i don’t ridicule other countries all because I am a Nigerian....You guys have gone to the World Cup severally,what did you bring home?even Senegal went far on their 1st attempt

Biodun37:

NIGERIA my country hold the best record in that tournament with not less than 3 crown s out of many finals appearances.
Check ur record well before condemnation of your own nation.

Did you watch the finale!!!i waited this long just to make you understand that (I get am before,no be property)wake up,I believe you are young!!!most poor families started same way young think....always think positive else you will be running after riches instead of otherwise