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England thrash Spain 5-2 to win maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title

Updated on: 28 October,2017 10:14 PM IST  |  Kolkota
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England made a remarkable comeback from two goals down to outclass three-time runners up Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup at a packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Saturday

England thrash Spain 5-2 to win maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title

England made a remarkable comeback from two goals down to outclass three-time runners up Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup at a packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday.


England thrash Spain 5-2 to win maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title
England's players celebrate after scoring the fourth goal against Spain during their final FIFA U-17 World Cup football match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium in Kolkata. AFP Photo

Spain took the early advantage in the final, thanks to a first-half brace by Sergio Gomes (10th, 31st minutes).

But his effort was wiped out as England scored five goals through Rhian Brewster (44th), Morgan Gibbs White (58th), Phil Foden (69th, 88th) and Marc Guehi (84th).



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