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England U21s eliminated from European Championship by last-minute strike

England Under-21s came within seconds of a remarkable great escape in the European Championship, only to see a last-minute strike knock them out of the competition.

Aidy Boothroyd's charges led 2-0 against Croatia going into the final moments of their last group game.

That result would have seen them through to the quarters, but Domagoj Bradaric had other ideas as he sent them crashing out with a stunning goal from distance.

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