European Under-21 Championship : Italy v Germany

Italy 0 - 1 Germany

Andreas Beck (48)

Germany will play England in the final of the European Under-21 Championship after a stunning goal by Andreas Beck earned a 1-0 win over Italy in the second semi-final in Helsingborg.

The Italians dominated the match but Beck scored the all-important goal three minutes after half-time when he ran in from the right wing and unleashed a shot which swerved beyond the keeper’s grasp.

Manuel Neuer had been the main reason Italy were not ahead at half-time after making a number of crucial saves.