Nine of those have featured players from that successful U21 squad. Of course there is still time for Germany, winners in 2017 and 2021, and England in 2023 to do so. Another five have reached a final in that time frame but lost. The teams to win the U21 Euros and a major tournament are:

TV channel: Viewers can watch the action for free on Channel 4, with coverage commencing at 7.30pm BST, Kick off is slated for 8pm BST. Live stream: You can also watch the game on Channel 4’s website.

England have the chance to win back-to-back European Under-21 Championships tonight when they take on old rivals Germany in the final. A year after Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions failed to bring football home,