England Supporters Club

Young Lions win FIFA U17 World Cup!

Posted by Team England at 17:04 on Saturday 28 October 2017

England have won the FIFA U17 World Cup for the first time ever after coming from behind to thump Spain 5-2 in a final that will live long in the memory.

Despite starting on the front foot England’s nightmares came to fruition with Sergio Gomez scoring early and then doubling the advantage just after the half hour.

Steve Cooper’s men backed themselves though and the prolific Rhian Brewster got his eighth of the tournament before half-time, with Morgan Gibbs-White equalising after the break.

Spain couldn’t keep up and it was no surprise when the excellent Phil Foden put England ahead - fourth and fifth goals came from Marc Guehi and Foden again, giving the Young Lions a superb victory on a wonderful night for English football.

You can read the full match report of this scintillating final by clicking here.