It was a hard-fought victory for England, who had to come from behind to win. They took a two-goal lead but Germany fought back to level the score. However, in the 91st minute, Jonathan Rowe scored the winning goal, securing the championship title for England.
Carsley praised Rowe for his determination and enthusiasm, saying that he had deserved a chance to play and had made a positive impact on the team. Rowe's goal was his first in the tournament, and it was a crucial moment in the game.
Germany's top scorer, Nico Woltemade, had a disappointing game, failing to score a single shot on target in the 120 minutes of play. Carsley explained that his team's defensive strategy had been to limit Woltemade's opportunities, and he praised his players for their hard work and dedication.
England's success in the tournament has been built around a lone striker system, led by Jay Stansfield. However, in the second half, Carsley made a tactical decision to replace Stansfield with a more defensive player, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. This move paid off when Rowe came on and scored the winning goal.
Carsley's approach to the game was to keep as many attacking players on the pitch as possible, in order to create scoring opportunities. He praised his players for their positive attitude and their desire to win the game.
England's achievement in going back-to-back is a remarkable feat, mirroring the success of the 1980s team under Dave Sexton. Carsley is proud of his team and is already looking ahead to the next challenge, with the possibility of winning a hat-trick of titles in 2027.
He said, "I am not thinking about moving on too quickly. The most important thing is that the Under-21s keep winning and producing players for the senior team. It's a brilliant thing to go for, and I am definitely looking forward to that."
Carsley is proud of his team and their achievement, and he is already looking ahead to the next challenge.