Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half goal, ensured that England won the Under-20 World Cup on Sunday in South Korea.
The Young Lions beat Venezuela in the final, although they needed a bit of luck, as Freddie Woodman saved a late penalty in the match.
This is the first international trophy England is winning since they clinched the senior World Cup on home soil in 1966.
Nigerian-born Dominic Solanke also joined Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Paul Pogba, as players who have won the Golden Ball at the tournament.
The 19-year-old forward helped the Young Lions to claim a historic title in South Korea, scoring four goals for Paul Simpson’s side, including the match winner in a quarter-final clash with Mexico and a brace in a semi-final victory over Italy.
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