The U17 England team defeated Spain in an all-European final at the FIFA World Cup in India. The final score read 5-2 in England’s favour as the Lions dominated the match. The Spaniards drew first blood with a brace from Gomez. That was all that was needed for England to stage a comeback and fire in 5 goals to win the match. This was England’s first U17 World Cup win. They had Brewster, Foden, Gibbs-White and Guehi to thank for the victory. Here is how social media reacted to the win. Meanwhile, Brazil defeated Mali to finish 3rd in the standings.
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Clinical show after two down and scoring five in a row. That’s amazing final. Well done England. You really deserve the World Cup.#ENGvESP
Mesmerized by the attacking prowess of the English under-17. #ENGvESP
Congratulations, @England! 👏 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup champions 🏆🙌 #FIFAU17WC #FIFAU17WCFinal ⚽⚽⚽ #ENGvESP #FifaU17WorldCup #India
Coming Back From 0-2 To 5-2, England🇬🇧 Beat Spain🇪🇸 To Win The FIFA Under 17 World Cup For The First Time. 🙏🇮🇳 #ENGvESP #FIFAU17WC
The moment when Sunil Chhetri got more cheering than Mamata Banerjee proves the fanaticism of Kolkata regarding football. #ENGvESP 🙂
What an incredible performance from England. Deserving Champions. Even at 0-2 down, did not lose the belief! #ENGvESP #FIFAU17WC
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Not to Forget the Earlier match
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As the advertising board reads out, Phil Foden you are a HERO ✨ A gem. A star. A LEGEND An absolute baller⚽ #FIFAU17WC #ENGvESP #ENGvSPA
Looking forward to one name making news after news in the near future. It’s Phil Foden. A brilliant talent in offering...#ENGvESP
Congrats India for organizing a successful FIFA U17 World Cup. What a comeback for England after going 2-0 down & winning it 5-2. #ENGvESP
English never left their love for #India. 200 years of rule and now winning #WorldCup2017 in India. #ENGvESP #England #football
3️⃣ goals & 1️⃣ assist. #YoungLions 🏴 have a real gem. #FIFAU17WC #ENGvESP ift.tt/2yayzgV
Kolkata Breaking Records
History made ... records breaks congratulations #EnglandU17 #FIFAU17WC #U17WorldCupfinal #ENGvESP #Kolkata #SaltLakeStadium #biswabangla
#ENGvESP ⚽️Gomez (ENG 0-1) ⚽️Gomez (ENG 0-2) ⚽️Brewster (ENG 1-2) ⚽️Gibbs-White (ENG 2-2) ⚽️Foden (ENG 3-2) ⚽️Guehi (4-2) ⚽️Foden (5-2)
🦁🦁🦁 roar! England are winners of the Under-17 @FIFAWorldCup 🏆 #ENGvESP #FIFAU17WCFinal es.pn/2zV8bF0
What a pass from Hudson- Adoi and superb finish from Phil Fodden 5-2! Amazing. Are you watching Southgate? #ENGvESP #U17WorldCupfinal
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U17 England are World Champions
England are the #FIFAU17WC CHAMPIONS!!🏆🏴 A sensational & stunning 5-2 victory!⚽ Enjoy this moment lads, you've earnt it 🙌🏼 #ENGvESP 🇮🇳
