England are the FIFA Under-17 FIFA World Cup champions. The THREE LIONS came back from being two goals down to score a 5-2 victory against Spain at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. Phill Foden scored twice while Rhian Brewster, Gibbs-White and Marc Guehi for the English after Sergio Gomez's double has put Spain ahead.
Here is how it happened:
'21:56
THAT'S IT
ENGLAND WIN THE FIFA UNDER-17 WORLD CUP INDIA 2017.
England best Spain 5-2 to win the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
'21:50
GOAL
ENGLAND score the fifth. Foden scores his second.
'21:46
GOAL
Surely that does it. England lead 4-2 now. What a comeback. Marc Guehi scores.
'21:45
Denia throws in Beitia, Blanco comes off
'21:44
Substitution
Kirby replaces Gibbs-white.
'21:43
Abel Ruiz pulls off a excellent try but it sails over the woodwork.
'21:41
We did it.
75' The official attendance for the final match of #FIFAU17WC is 66,684. Kudos to Kolkata and all venues to set a new record in @FIFAcom — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 28, 2017
'21:39
The players are taking a cooling break. Can England keep it this way till the end?
'21:37
Another good attack by England. Foden shoots on the target but his shot is easily stopped by the goalkeeper. 15 minutes to go.
'21:35
SAVED on the goal line
Spain are hitting back after going behind. It was almost in but England save it at the goal line.
'21:31
GOAL
England have the lead. Foden shows why he is so highly rated. The THREE LIONS have come back from two goals down to lead 3-2 with over 20 minutes to go.
'21:27
Hudson-odoi, Phil Foden and Gibbs-White making England believe.
'21:24
Phil Foden is getting a lot of love.
#FIFAU17WC Regardless of the result it will be a crime if Phil Foden isn't player of the tournament. — Barryfrom (@Barryfrom) October 28, 2017
Foden is absurd. Ability on ball, natural approach to the game. Wouldn't bat an eyelid if you said he came from La Masia. #FIFAU17WC #MCFC — David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) October 28, 2017
'21:22
Gomez takes the corner and Miranda heads only to be blocked by Anderson at the right time. An hour's play is done.
'21:18
GOAL
Gibbs-White makes it 2-2. Again it is Sessegnon who provides the cross from the right and England are back level again.
'21:19
Abel Ruiz breaks into the England box but Anderson is quick to run forward and curtail the danger.
'21:13
England win a corner. Spain manage it keep it out and hurry for a counter attack. But England defenders win the race.
'21:11
Foden tries another one from the midfield. Wide again. England on the attack.
'21:10
England on the offensive again. But the shot is very very wide.
'21:05
Here we go again. The first was full of action- we can expect more of the same in the second.
'20:47
BREAK
Spain lead 2-1 thanks to Sergio Gomez but England have pulled things back a bit with the Brewster goal.
'20:45
2 minutes of added time at the end of the first-half.
'20:44
GOAL
England finally hit the target. Brewster converts a brilliant cross from Sessegnon. Just before the break. The Liverpool lad leads the list of top goal scorers in this tournament with 8.
'20:41
Foden tries his luck but is stopped by the Spainish goalkeeper.
'20:40
England are ruling the play and possession but not the luck. Hudson-Odoi shoots a beauty from the left flank but he hits the woodwork.
'20:40
England are trying their hardest here but to no avail. A little frustration creeping in.
'20:39
Odoi unleashes a great cross and Foden tries to head it home from a lower height but it goes wide
'20:33
Another promising England attack by Hudson-Odoi but again it breaks down
'20:31
GOAL
What a play by Spain. Sergio Gomez scores his second. Abel Ruiz set it up with a brilliant run and great play at the edge of the box.
'20:29
Panzo tries to pull off a stunner but his effort goes wide. Drinks break now
'20:27
England has increased the pressure and they earn a corner. Phil Faden and Hudson-Odoi are looking really threatening while Gibbs-White is pressing hard.
'20:22
England's Sessegnon tries to curl it home but it's off target. Kolkata is cheering for England today.
'20:20
Spain break away. But Anderson does well to run ahead and stop the ball before the forward can the shot. Superb pace by Moukhliss but Anderson throws himself to thwart it.
'20:18
England are doing well on the counter attack. However, they have not managed to break the defence in the box.
'20:17
Great attacking game by Spian here. Gomez and Moukhliss try but the efforts are safely negotiated by England goalkeeper Anderson
'20:15
15 minutes gone in Kolkata and Spian lead 1-0.
'20:11
England react to goal with a corner but Spain's defenders clear it away.
'20:11
A great build-up by Spain, not great defending and a calm finish by Sergio Gomez.
'20:10
GOAL
Spain take the lead.
'20:09
Spain has been the more aggressive side so far but no real chances have been created.
'20:06
A good move by Spain from the right flank. However, the England goalkeeper collects it, with a little fumble. 0-0
'20:04
Great box-to-box play so far.
'20:00
Here we go kick-off at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata.
'19:55
It's almost time now.
'19:50
Spain's squad is here.
OFICIAL | XI de España Sub-17: Álvaro, Mate, Miranda, Hugo, Chust, Antonio, Ferran, Moha, Abel, César y Sergio — Selección Española (@SeFutbol) October 28, 2017
'19:45
Here's the England team for the final.
The #YoungLions are unchanged for our seventh and final game at the #FIFAU17WC pic.twitter.com/rLmrkEDLTE — England (@England) October 28, 2017
'19:30
The fans have been very exited.
A strong message from the football fanatics of Bengal. The eternal rivalry leads to a great brotherhood #FIFAU17WC pic.twitter.com/HgTOvBCpkm — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 28, 2017
'19:20
Brazil finished third in the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the second time in their history after defeating Mali 2-0. Alan and Yuri Alberto scored to win the match.
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FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India has become the most attended in the history of the tournament.
With 56,432 spectators turning up at the Salt Lake Stadium to watch the Brazil versus Mali match, the total attendance of the FIFA U-17 World Cup reached 12,80,459. The earlier record of 1,230,976 was set in the first edition of the tournament in China in 1985.
'19:05
A goal feast on cards? These two have been the two most aggressive sides in the tournament. While England have scored 18 goals so far, Spain have 15 to their credit.
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Kolkata with England taking on Spain in a repeat of the European championship title clash.