Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah delivered standout performances as England U21s dumped Spain out of the UEFA U21 European Championship.
Their impact reignited dreams of back-to-back titles and sparked fresh transfer intrigue around the Liverpool pair.
Lee Carsley’s men emulated their 2023 final triumph by beating La Roja 3-1 in a gritty quarter-final win. But it was Elliott and Quansah—two of Liverpool’s brightest academy graduates—who took centre stage in Trnava.
With England reeling from an early VAR-overturned penalty scare, it was Quansah’s surging run from deep that set the tone.
The 22-year-old centre-back rifled a shot from distance, forcing a save that Harvey Elliott pounced on to double the Young Lions’ lead just 15 minutes in. It was a classic poacher’s finish from the forward, who’s showing maturity far beyond his years.
Elliott, part of the victorious 2023 U21 squad, later spoke about keeping his focus on the title:
“Now it’s time to celebrate, but we need to think about the semis now… We just need to knock each opponent out the way.”
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Will the Euro heroes stay or leave Liverpool?
While Elliott remains firmly committed to England’s campaign, his club future is a growing subplot.
Brighton are reportedly lining up a £40 million move for the 21-year-old in search of attacking creativity—and James Milner’s presence on the south coast could help sweeten the deal.
With Elliott craving regular minutes and Liverpool’s midfield stacked, a summer decision looms.
Meanwhile, Quansah is also on the radar. Valued similarly around £40m, the commanding defender has been linked with Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle, and now Brighton.
The Magpies are said to be growing desperate for reinforcements after missing out on Marc Guehi, Liam Delap, and Bryan Mbeumo.
Whether Liverpool cash in or hold firm, both players are making their mark on the international stage—and reminding fans just how deep the Anfield talent pool runs.
For now, though, Elliott and Quansah will have their eyes firmly on Wednesday’s semi-final clash with the Netherlands in Bratislava. Liverpool may have decisions to make this summer—but their young stars are proving impossible to ignore.
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