England U19 1 Italy U19 2: Aidy Boothroyd’s men out as Azzurri qualify for the final through Federico Dimarco brace

FEDERICO DIMARCO scored twice as Italy U19 progressed to the final of the U19 European Championships with a 2-1 win over England U19.

The Inter Milan defender scored a penalty and then a brilliant free-kick to send the Azzurri through.

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Aidy Boothroyd's frustrated team pushed for goals but were met by a blue wall - they only scored thanks to a freakish late own goal.

Despite dominating possession, England managed to have just four shots on target from their 21 attempts.

The Young Lions went behind after Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori's clumsy touch saw him make a dodgy tackle.

Dimarco confidently scored the penalty.

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Italy defended stoutly before another moment of quality from Dimarco - the left-back hitting a stunning free-kick past Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.

A freak own goal by Alberto Picchi allowed England back in the game - the ball going in off the midfielder's shoulder - but England create a decent chance in the dying moments.

Paolo Vanoli's side will play either France or Portugal on Sunday.