Following the heroics of the U-20s team, the youngsters proved themselves true born Lions as they came from behind to beat Spain who had beat them in the final of the age group Euro cup and lifted the FIFA U-17 trophy, dethroning dfening champions, Nigeria, who failed to qualify.
Barcelona’s youngster Sergio Gomez had put Spain ahead with a brace but Brewster was on hand to half the deficit by half time before the impressive Philip Foden came into himself and showed once again his brilliance that have caught the eye of club coach, Pep Guardiola.
England who saw off Mali turned the match around in the second half to make it 5-2 in the final moments of the final. Brazil won the bronze medal after they proved too much for Mali who have impressed in the tournament.
The golden ball award was handed to Philip Foden in the closing ceremony of the competition. While his teammate Rhian Brewster was given the golden boot for scoring the highest amount of goals in the competition (8). Brazil’s young shot stopper Gabriel Brazao was crowned the best goal keeper of the tournament that was hosted in India.
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