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England script memorable comeback to clinch maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup, beat Spain 5-2

Foden struck twice for England while Brewster, Gibbs-White and Guehi added one each after Sergio Gomez's double has put Spain ahead.

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England clinched their maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup title as they came from behind to beat European champions Spain 5-2 in Kolkata on Saturday.

Phil Foden struck twice while Rhian Brewster, Morgan Gibbs-White and Marc Guehi added one each for England after Sergio Gomez's double has put Spain ahead.  

After Gibbs-White nearly put England ahead early on, Spain took the lead as Barcelona's Gomez beat the offside trap to tap in on 10 minutes. He then struck his fourth of the tournament and Spain's second with a powerful shot from inside the box after the half hour mark.

England hit back through Liverpool's Brewster close to half-time and levelled at 2-2 when Gibbs-White latched on to Foden's pass and finished on 58 minutes. 

Manchester City's Foden put England ahead before Marc Guehi made it 4-2. The City youth then scored his second to seal the win.

Earlier, midfielder Alan's fortuitous 55th-minute opener and substitute Yuri Alberto's late goal helped three-times champions Brazil overcome fellow beaten semi-finalists Mali 2-0 for their second bronze medal at this stage. 

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