England Under-21's were crowned Toulon Tournament champions on Sunday as the Three Lions defeated France 2-1.
The Young Lions fielded a strong team featuring the likes of Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Norwich's Nathan Redmond.
Gareth Southgate's side enjoyed a near-perfect start as Lewis Baker scored with a sublime header early on, following an excellent Ward-Prowse through ball.
Baker's goal, his fourth in the tournament, was followed swiftly by Loftus-Cheek's excellent finish to double England's lead before half-time.
@lew_baker collects the#Toulon2016top scorer award.pic.twitter.com/WZGkfFOeIe
— England (@England)May 29, 2016.
@rubey_lcheek collects the player of the tournament award for#Toulon2016pic.twitter.com/l8s9aSi6CR
— England (@England)May 29, 2016.
The Blues midfielder lofted the ball over the goalkeeper following an excellent run, and it was then announced that Loftus-Cheek had won the award for the best player at the tournament.
Abode Diallo turned home to give France hope of a remarkable comeback in the 78th minute but they were unable to capitalise on their late momentum, leaving England to lift the trophy in Toulon.
England beat Portugal, Guinea, Paraguay and Japan en route to the final, and have emerged victorious for the first time since 1994.
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