England Under-20s win the World Cup: Meet the players who spearheaded their triumph

Sport360 staff 22:51 11/06/2017
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  • England have won the Under-20 World Cup as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal proved decisive in the final against Venezuela.

    Here we look at the players who featured in the final in South Korea and helped England become world champions.

    FREDDIE WOODMAN: Age 20, Goalkeeper, Newcastle)

    Has represented his country at all levels from under-16 up to under-21. His second-half penalty save in the final proved crucial.

    Yet to feature in a match for Newcastle, having been loaned out to Hartlepool, Crawley and Kilmarnock.

    Was awarded the Golden Glove, given to the best goalkeeper of the tournament.

    JONJOE KENNY: Age 20, Defender, Everton

    Part of the Under-17 European Championship-winning squad of 2014, along with Woodman, Dominic Solanke and captain Lewis Cook.

    Kenny impressed in South Korea and is highly thought of at Goodison Park.

    He did well during a loan spell at Oxford last season and is expected to add to his two first-team appearances during the forthcoming 2017-18 campaign.

    FIKAYO TOMORI: Aged 19, Defender, Chelsea

    Tomori scored an own goal in the draw against Guinea but showed good character to go on and have a solid tournament thereafter.

    The Canada -born defender made his Chelsea debut as a substitute in the final game of the 2015-16 season against Leicester at Stamford Bridge.

    He spent the second half of last season on loan at Brighton as Chris Hughton’s team secured promotion to the Premier League.

    JAKE CLARKE-SALTER: Aged 19, Defender, Chelsea

    Also capped at under-18 and under-19 level for England.

    His clash of knees with Adalberto Penaranda resulted in Venezuela being awarded the penalty which Woodman saved.

    He had a loan spell at Bristol Rovers last season and it has been reported that he has been earmarked by the Chelsea academy staff as having the potential to replace the departing John Terry.

    KYLE WALKER-PETERS: Aged 20, Defender, Tottenham

    Has also represented England at under-18 and under-19 level and is highly regarded at Spurs, where he signed a new three-year contract in February.

    He was outstanding in the semi-finals against Italy when asked to play at left-back, rather than in his more familiar position on the right-hand side of the defence.

    LEWIS COOK: Aged 20, Midfielder, Bournemouth

    Has represented his country at all levels from under-16 to under-20 and on Sunday joined Bobby Moore as the only other England captain to lift a FIFA World Cup.

    Cook, who scored in the group stage against Guinea, signed for Bournemouth from Leeds for £6 million last summer and made a handful of Premier League appearance for the Cherries last season.

    JOSH ONOMAH: Aged 20, Midfielder, Tottenham

    Saw a 30-yard effort strike the crossbar and bounce down on the line during the second half of the final.

    Has been solid in a deeper midfield role for England during the competition, despite often appearing for Spurs in a more advanced role in cameos under boss Mauricio Pochettino.

    Has represented England at every level except for the senior side.

    KIERAN DOWELL: Aged 19, Midfielder, Everton

    Capped by England at under-16 to under-20 level.

    He scored the winning goal in the 1-0 victory against hosts South Korea in the group stages.

    He made his Everton debut back in 2014 in the Europa League and made his Premier League bow for the club in April 2016.

    ADEMOLA LOOKMAN: Aged 19, Forward, Everton

    Scored three times during the tournament, including in the semi-finals against Italy.

    Everton won the race to sign the youngster from Charlton in January, paying a reported £7.5million.

    He enjoyed a dream debut with a goal in a 4-0 win over Manchester City at Goodison Park but was used sparingly by Blues boss Ronald Koeman towards the end of last season.

    DOMINIC SOLANKE: Aged 19, Forward, Liverpool

    Due to join Liverpool from Chelsea on July 1, Solanke scored four times in South Korea and was awarded the Golden Ball given to the player of the tournament.

    Previous winners of the accolade include Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Luis Figo, Paul Pogba and Sergio Aguero.

    Has represented England at all levels from under-16 to under-21. Had a decent loan spell in Holland with Vitesse in the 2015-16 season.

    DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN: Aged 20, Forward, Everton

    Wrote his name into history by scoring the winning goal in the final.

    He also scored in the win over Argentina in the group phase.

    He joined Everton from Sheffield United last summer and made his Toffees debut against Arsenal in December before scoring his first goal for the club against Hull in March.

    SHEYI OJO: Aged 19, Midfielder, Liverpool

    Came on as a substitute for Dowell after 62 minutes.

    Liverpool snapped up the winger from MK Dons in 2011 and has made a handful of first-team appearances for the Reds, as well as spending time out on loan at Wigan and Wolves.

    Has represented his country at all levels from under-16 to under-20.

    AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES: Aged 19, Midfielder, Arsenal

    Introduced from the bench after 71 minutes for Lookman.

    He made his debut for Arsenal at the age of 17 in a Champions League clash with Galatasaray.

    The teenager had a loan spell at Ipswich in 2015 but his progression at the Emirates has stalled somewhat.

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