England U21 vs Portugal LIVE! Euro 2023 result, match stream and latest updates today

England U21 vs Portugal LIVE!

England are through to the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship. It’s been a superb tournament for the Young Lions so far, topping Group C without conceding a single goal and cruising through to the knockout stages after three consecutive 2-0 wins over the Czech Republic, Israel and defending champions Germany respectively.

Now Lee Carsley’s free-flowing side are set for their first appearance in the last four of this competition since 2017, and possibly even a first title since their back-to-back triumphs in 1982 and 1984. They advanced that far by knocking out Portugal thanks to Anthony Gordon’s well-worked first-half goal and some determined defending in a nervy second period.

Israel now await again in a semi-final showdown in Batumi on Wednesday evening after their dramatic penalty shootout win over co-hosts Georgia on Saturday. Follow England vs Portugal reaction live at the U21 Euros below!

England U21 vs Portugal latest news

• FT: England 1-0 Portugal

• England reach U21 Euros semi-finals

• GOAL! Gordon sweeps home for breakthrough

England reach U21 Euros semi-finals

19:04 , George Flood

It's all over!

England just about cling on to reach the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals for the first time since 2017 thanks to Anthony Gordon's well-worked first-half goal.

The Young Lions face Group C rivals Israel again in the last four in Batumi on Wednesday night, having already beaten them 2-0 last weekend.

Does a first showpiece appearance since 2009 beckon for Lee Carsley’s side?

They had to work seriously hard for it in that second half, but they still haven’t conceded a single goal at this tournament.

Full-time

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England 1-0 Portugal

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95 mins: Is that Portugal’s last chance gone?!

Nuno Tavares blasts over with time almost up.

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90 mins: SIX minutes of added time have been signalled at the Ramaz Shengelia Stadium.

Marseille’s Vitinha replaces Neto.

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89 mins: No good from Wolves winger Neto as his free-kick is blocked brilliantly by Skipp.

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87 mins: A rare break from England in this second half ends with a long-range Gordon effort that is easily dealt with by Biai, who has had virtually nothing to do since the break.

Colwill takes down Araujo and offers Portugal a free-kick in a very dangerous area just outside the box...

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85 mins: Ze Carlos is walking a tightrope late on here as, already on a yellow card, he carelessly barges into Skipp.

Strange decision from Portugal boss Rui Jorge to take off Conceicao, who has been his best player tonight.

He’s replaced for the final minutes by new Chelsea signing Diego Moreira.

England 1-0 Portugal

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81 mins: Into the final 10 minutes of this nervy quarter-final tie in Kutaisi.

Trafford is caught by Bernardo as he rises to claim the latest Portuguese cross into his six-yard area.

Tempers continue to simmer away as Ze Carlos then takes down Gibbs-White and gets a yellow card for his troubles.

England 1-0 Portugal

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78 mins: West Ham’s Johnson is the latest player to take down the tricky Conceicao and have his name taken.

England now send for Spurs’ Oliver Skipp. He replaces Angel Gomes.

England 1-0 Portugal

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75 mins: England are under siege as Bernardo’s cut-back intended for Araujo is turned away by the legs of goalkeeper Trafford.

The Young Lions look out on their feet here. 15 minutes to survive...

England 1-0 Portugal

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75 mins: Carsley looks to his bench again now as Ben Johnson and Cole Palmer replace Max Aarons - who was on a yellow card - and Noni Madueke.

England 1-0 Portugal

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72 mins: Woodwork!

Araujo beats Harwood-Bellis to an enticing cross from the left and his header goes beyond Trafford before rattling the crossbar.

So, so close to a Portuguese equaliser. The introduction of Benfica’s Araujo has given them such a lift here.

England 1-0 Portugal

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69 mins: Hearts-in-mouths time for England as Portugal appeal passionately for a penalty.

Substitute Araujo had gone down after clashing with Harwood-Bellis as he tried to turn home a dangerous right-wing cross from Neves.

However, the free-kick ends up going the other way and the referee’s decision is upheld after a VAR check.

Portugal are incensed.

England 1-0 Portugal

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67 mins: Tempers are running a bit high in this second half.

Ramsey is feeling the effects of an earlier challenge and eventually limps off, with Portugal unhappy about him receiving treatment for so long on the pitch.

Lee Carsley sends on Emile Smith Rowe in his place.

England 1-0 Portugal

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65 mins: Off goes Fabio Silva for Portugal.

The Wolves forward is replaced by former Watford loanee Henrique Araujo.

England 1-0 Portugal

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62 mins: The frustration is etched all over Conceicao’s face as his latest cross is easily gathered by a grateful Trafford inside his six-yard box.

England 1-0 Portugal

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60 mins: England remain under pressure as we tick past the hour mark in Georgia.

A useful cross flights dangerously across Trafford’s six-yard box and wide.

Carsley may be starting to think about a few changes to freshen this up, with his side under far more pressure than they have been at any stage during this competition so far.

England 1-0 Portugal

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53 mins: Portugal continue to go through the gears, though their final ball remains somewhat lacking in search of that elusive equaliser.

England are standing firm at the back for now, forcing them to waste good chances and positions.

The corner count is mounting.

England 1-0 Portugal

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51 mins: Safety first for Trafford as he slaps away Neto’s powerful free-kick to the right-hand side of the penalty area.

England are under the cosh here, perhaps for the first time all tournament.

Can this vaunted rearguard stand strong?

England 1-0 Portugal

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50 mins: The fleet-footed Conceicao is flattened by Aarons, who is quickly shown a yellow card.

That’s his second of the tournament, so the Norwich full-back will be suspended for the semi-finals if England advance.

England 1-0 Portugal

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50 mins: Portugal have really upped the tempo since the break, now dominating possession and looking fluid and dangerous in search of an equaliser.

They are moving the ball with real pace and asking questions of this disciplined England defence.

England 1-0 Portugal

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46 mins: An early second-half scare for England as Colwill and Harwood-Bellis struggle to clear their lines.

The ball is blasted at Silva with substitute Bernardo also lurking, but thankfully goalkeeper Trafford is in the right place at the right time to collect.

England 1-0 Portugal

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Back underway!

England are 45 minutes away from the European Championship semi-finals.

England 1-0 Portugal

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Portugal are sending on Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo at the break.

Off goes Samu Costa.

England 1-0 Portugal

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The teams are re-emerging from the tunnel in Kutaisi.

The second half will be off and running shortly.

Half-time - England 1-0 Portugal

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Another hugely promising display from the Young Lions, who are on track for the European Championship semi-finals thanks to Anthony Gordon’s composed finish.

They are still yet to concede a single goal in more than 315 minutes of football at this tournament.

Portugal have had their moments, with that block from Harwood-Bellis on Dantas and Trafford denying Neto, but it’s a daunting task for them after the break.

England 1-0 Portugal

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45 mins: A dramatic end to the first half as Harwood-Bellis makes a phenomenal flying block to repel a fierce effort from Tiago Dantas.

England then counter quickly thanks to the pace of Gibbs-White, whose ball over towards Madueke is just about cut out by Andre Amaro.

England 1-0 Portugal

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44 mins: Ramsey is in some pain for England after going down during a tussle with Ze Carlos and then being stepped on accidentally by Conceicao.

There were studs there for sure, but he was battling in an awkward situation with eyes only on the ball.

Play continues and Ramsey is now back up on his feet.

England 1-0 Portugal

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41 mins: Conceicao is the chief dangerman for Portugal, drifting into little pockets of space whenever possible and trying to exploit the gap between England’s defence and midfield.

On this occasion he’s sent down by Angel Gomes, but Neto can only whip a poor free-kick well off target.

England 1-0 Portugal

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39 mins: That’s a cracking defensive header from a towering Harwood-Bellis, rising high above Fabio Silva to thwart the danger inside England’s box.

Inspirational stuff from the skipper, who plays for Manchester City and helped guide Burnley back to the Premier League last season during another productive loan stint.

England 1-0 Portugal

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37 mins: Gordon is almost in again for England, but a thunderous tackle from Tavares stops him in his tracks inside the box.

That was a challenge that needed to be made as the classy Young Lions hunt to further assert their dominance before the half-time interval.

GOAL! England 1-0 Portugal | Anthony Gordon 34'

17:35 , George Flood

34 mins: There’s the breakthrough from the Young Lions... and what a goal again!

It’s wonderful, crisp, one-touch passing football from England.

Gomes and Gibbs-White combine to find Gordon, who coolly sweeps his second goal of the tournament past Biai with a low finish.

Perfect cutback from Gibbs-White, who has been excellent at this competition and deservedly gets another assist to his name.

England 0-0 Portugal

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29 mins: Portugal are looking menacing at times on the counter and another corner comes to nothing with an ambitious effort from Ze Carlos.

Half an hour gone at Kutaisi’s Ramaz Shengelia Stadium, where there is a decent-sized crowd for this quarter-final tie.

Apparently many Georgia fans bought tickets for this game, believing their side would likely come through Group A as runners-up.

Of course they actually won the group, losing on penalties to Israel in the capital Tbilisi yesterday after a tense goalless draw.

England 0-0 Portugal

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27 mins: Chance for England!

The ball falls kindly for Gordon, who releases Madueke.

It’s four on three for the Young Lions as Madueke returns to Gordon, who can’t quite work the space for a shot inside the box as he slides it over to Ramsey instead.

Ramsey tries to duly play in Gibbs-White, but Portugal hack clear at the crucial moment.

England maybe slightly too intricate there. They needed to work Biai at the very least.

England 0-0 Portugal

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22 mins: Superb play from Colwill as England try to sustain this latest bout of pressure.

Ajax’s Francisco Conceicao, son of Sergio, has a little go at Gibbs-White, who isn’t too happy.

Then the Young Lions suddenly burst into life and Ramsey’s through ball tees up Gordon, whose low strike is comfortably held by Biai at his front post.

England 0-0 Portugal

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19 mins: Solid defending from Tavares to see off the danger of Gordon as England look to reassert some control here.

Samu Costa then goes down claiming an arm after being caught during an aerial battle with Garner.

However, Slovenian referee Rade Obrenovic is not interested. No VAR at this tournament, remember.

England 0-0 Portugal

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17 mins: Possession is changing hands more frequently now, with both sides looking to win the crucial midfield battle.

Portugal are seeing much more of the ball, with England attempting to press with energy when they can.

The Garner at right-back selection has worked well for the Young Lions so far, but Carsley may want to rethink it as Portugal keep trying to isolate him against Neto.

England 0-0 Portugal

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14 mins: This is much better from Portugal, who suddenly look the more threatening side.

Garner makes a hash of an attempted clearance after Neves’ cross is flicked-on towards Neto, whose low drive is pushed wide by James Trafford.

Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares then fires wide from distance.

Garner up against Neto will be a concern for Lee Carsley already.

England 0-0 Portugal

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12 mins: England force a first corner of the evening but it’s turned away comfortably by Samu Costa.

At the other end, Madueke concedes a corner after Garner is outdone by Pedro Neto.

England clear but this is a good spell for Portugal now after a very passive opening.

England 0-0 Portugal

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9 mins: It’s still all England as we tick towards the 10-minute mark, but no further openings to speak of just yet.

Ramsey is dispossessed and Portugal attempt to launch a counter-attack, but Joao Neves’ lofted ball out to the left flank is overhit and Wolves’ Pedro Neto can’t take it down.

Molineux team-mate Fabio Silva is also starting for Portugal this evening.

England 0-0 Portugal

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7 mins: To say England are dominating possession so far would be a major understatement.

Portugal have barely had a kick as the Young Lions pass and move, switching positions and patiently probing for another opening.

Portugal are being pressed hard on the few occasions they do get hold of the ball, also giving it away very carelessly a couple of times already.

England 0-0 Portugal

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4 mins: A very positive start again from England, who have been firmly on the front foot all tournament so far.

It’s great link-up play with Gibbs-White and Madueke.

The ball is fed into Gordon, who gets it laid off to Curtis Jones for a fierce strike that flies just wide of Celton Biai’s left-hand post.

Portugal defender Ze Carlos was also left in a heap a few minutes ago after a big aerial tussle with Gordon.

He’s fine to continue, however.

England 0-0 Portugal

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2 mins: England, by the way, have gone back to Max Aarons at left-back and Everton midfielder James Garner in the right-back spot.

Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Gordon are attacking through the middle, with Jacob Ramsey off the left and Noni Madueke right. Angel Gomes seems to be floating across the pitch.

It’s all very fluid though, with players interchanging seamlessly in attack when needed.

KICK-OFF

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We are underway in Kutaisi!

Can England reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2017?

Kick-off approaching

16:47 , George Flood

15 minutes until kick-off in Kutaisi, where it remains sunny and 27 degrees at almost eight o’clock in the evening.

Portugal unchanged from Belgium win

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Portugal are unchanged from the nervy late 2-1 win over Belgium that secured their passage through to the quarter-finals, sealed via an 89th-minute Tiago Dantas penalty in Tbilisi on Tuesday evening.

Talented winger Diego Moreira, who has just joined Chelsea’s ranks from Benfica, is on the bench.

Portugal lineup

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Starting XI: Biai, Carlos, Amaro, Penetra, Tavares, Costa, Dantas, Conceicao, Neves, Silva, Neto

England revert to lineup from opening win

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So Lee Carsley does reverse most of those eight changes seen against Germany as expected, with the likes of Max Aarons, Levi Colwill, James Garner, captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Angel Gomes, Curtis Jones, Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Gordon all returning.

However, Emile Smith Rowe remains on the bench as Jacob Ramsey maintains his starting berth after another swashbuckling display against the Germans.

James Trafford keeps his place in goal and Ben Johnson drops out with Aarons back after illness.

It’s the same lineup that started the Group C opener against the Czech Republic, with Tommy Doyle fit for the bench after a knee issue.

England subs

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Thomas, Skipp, Archer, Smith Rowe, Branthwaite, Griffiths, Cresswell, Johnson, Doyle, Palmer, Rushworth

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England XI: Trafford, Aarons, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Gibbs-White, Ramsey, Gordon, Garner, Jones, Gomes, Madueke

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The official team news has landed!

Lineups on the way...

15:33 , George Flood

A look at this evening’s venue - the 14,700-capacity Ramaz Shengelia Stadium in Kutaisi, west Georgia.

It was the scene of England’s comfortable 2-0 win over Israel last Sunday, when both Anthony Gordon and Emile Smith Rowe were on the scoresheet for the Young Lions.

Will it be a happy hunting ground for Lee Carsley’s side again today?

England boss Carsley frustrated by lack of TV coverage

15:12 , George Flood

Lee Carsley has admitted his frustration at no UK broadcaster choosing to pick up today’s quarter-final clash.

Fans wanting to watch the games out in Romania and Georgia have so far had to tune in via live streams on the official Uefa website, with the likes of Sky Sports, BT and the BBC all choosing not to buy the broadcasting rights to screen the competition live.

And that won’t change this evening either, though you have to think that someone will surely want to show the semi-finals and final, were England to get that far.

“It’s a little bit frustrating because you always want to showcase the next generation,” Carsley said.

“It would’ve been brilliant for more people to see what the next senior internationals look like. We hope if we can keep progressing then we can get a little bit more coverage.”

England vs Portugal prediction

14:58 , George Flood

After flattering to deceive so often on the biggest stage under Aidy Boothroyd, England finally look to be making the most of their enviable depth of talent under Lee Carsley.

They were fantastic in the group stage, ruthlessly dispatching each opponent with an aura of composed calm and complete control, leaving plenty in the tank for the knockouts.

Portugal have good recent pedigree in this competition, but their group campaign was far more hectic and concerning.

We expect the Young Lions to roar on into the semis for another meeting with Israel, whom they have already brushed aside comfortably once.

England to win, 2-0.

England U21 team news

14:53 , George Flood

England’s supreme squad depth was on full display in their final Group C outing against defending champions Germany, whom they comfortably beat and consigned to an ignominious early exit on Wednesday despite making a total of eight changes to their starting lineup with top spot and a quarter-final against Portugal already secured.

Many of those that came in will have given Lee Carsley serious food for thought in another dominant display that could and should have led to more goals, though the expectation is that most of those alterations will be reversed, allowing the likes of Levi Colwill, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Emile Smith Rowe and Anthony Gordon to return.

However, the Young Lions are missing Harvey Elliott, who scored a wonderful solo counter-attacking goal against Germany. The Liverpool midfielder is not available today due to a pre-planned family engagement, though should be back if England advance to the semi-finals.

Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle has also been doubtful due to a knee issue sustained in training.

How to watch England U21 vs Portugal

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TV channel and live stream: The group stage of this competition was not broadcast live on television in the UK and no broadcasters have chosen to pick up this quarter-final tie either, much to the understandable annoyance of head coach Lee Carsley.

However, live coverage is available online via a live stream on the official Uefa website.

Welcome to England U21 vs Portugal LIVE!

14:40 , George Flood

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of an important evening for England at the European Under-21 Championship in Kutaisi.

The Young Lions have cruised through to the quarter-finals of the competition without conceding a single goal courtesy of a hat-trick of successive 2-0 victories over the Czech Republic, Israel and defending champions Germany, topping Group C at a canter.

Now the serious stuff begins as Lee Carsley’s side bid for revenge against a Portugal team that effectively consigned them to a second successive group-stage exit in Slovenia two years ago, before finishing as runners-up.

It’s been tough going for the Portuguese at this tournament so far though, only just scraping through to the knockouts as Group A runners-up behind co-hosts Georgia after an opening loss to the latter was followed by a draw with the Netherlands and a narrow win over Belgium.

Following their dramatic penalty shootout win over Georgia yesterday, Israel await the winners of tonight’s game in a huge semi-final showdown on Wednesday.

Stay tuned for all the latest match build-up, team news and live updates, with kick-off at the Givi Kiladze Stadium scheduled for 5pm BST.