England U21 salvaged a 1-1 draw against Andorra thanks to a last-minute penalty from Rico Lewis during their UEFA EURO 2027 qualifying match at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra.
The Young Lions, who had been unbeaten in their qualification campaign, found themselves trailing after Gerard Sola Garcia scored for Andorra in the 52nd minute, marking the first time England conceded a goal in their opening six matches.
England struggled to find their rhythm, registering their first shot on target only in the 68th minute. However, they were awarded a lifeline when Ian Olivera fouled Jobe Bellingham inside the box, leading to the crucial penalty.
Lewis stepped up and fired home the spot-kick in the 90th minute, ensuring England avoided what would have been an embarrassing defeat.
With this draw, England U21 remains at the top of Group D with 16 points, having won five and drawn one of their six matches in the qualification process.
The match against Andorra was a rematch of their previous encounter last October, where England secured a narrow 1-0 victory.
Despite the setback of conceding, the team under Lee Carsley continues to show resilience and determination as they aim for a successful qualification campaign.
Observers will be keen to see how England U21 responds in their upcoming fixtures, as they strive to maintain their unbeaten streak and secure a place in the tournament.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the team’s next opponent and the implications of this draw on their qualification strategy.