Ethan Nwaneri came on as a substitute to help England reach the Euro U21 final by beating Netherlands 2-1 in Slovakia.
The defending champions reached back-to-back finals courtesy of two superb goals from Harvey Elliott. The midfielder opened the scoring on 62 minutes before Noah Ohio levelled for Jong Oranje.
Ethan was introduced on 83 minutes and just two minutes later, Lee Carlsey's side had their winner as Elliott drifted past two players before finding the bottom corner.
The Young Lions will now face Germany in the final at Tehelné Pole on Saturday, looking to become the first nation since Spain (2011 and 2013) to win back-to-back European U21 Championship titles.
Euro u21 fixtures
Thursday June 12
England U21 3-1 Czechia U21 | Euro U21 Group Stage
Nwaneri played 20 minutes
Sunday June 15
England U21 0-0 Slovenia U21 | Euro U21 Group Stage
Nwaneri started, played 71 minutes
Wednesday June 18
England U21 1-2 Germany U21 | Euro U21 Group Stage
Nwaneri started, played 62 minutes
Saturday June 21
England U21 (Nwaneri) 3-1 Spain U21 | Euro U21 quarter-final
Nwaneri played eight minutes
Wednesday June 25
England U21 2-1 Netherlands U21 | Euro U21 semi-final
Nwaneri played the final seven minutes
Saturday June 28
England U21 (Nwaneri) v Germany U21
Euro U21 final | Tehelné Pole (8pm)
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