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Tyler Morton of England celebrates with teammates Charlie Cresswell and Elliott Anderson following victory over Spain(Image: 2025 UEFA)

Tyler Morton reckons England U21s laid down a marker for future Three Lions sides after knocking out tournament favourites Spain and setting up a European Championship semi-final against the Netherlands.

England showed a newfound attacking balance in their last eight-win over Spain as things finally clicked in front of goal for the defending champions.

Morton, making his first start of the tournament, delivered a dogged performance in midfield.

Sunday’s spectacular showing was a far cry from last summer’s senior Euros heartbreak against Spain when Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute strike guaranteed a 60th year of hurt.

And after the kids showed how it’s done, Morton pointed out the rarity of an English side bossing the Spanish.

“It was very tough,” Morton said after the 3-1 win over Spain.

This is a very special team.”

England U21s Euros victory over Spain ended in chaos(Image: AP)

The 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder will be forced to sit out Wednesday’s semi-final in Bratislava after picking up his second booking of the tournament for a lunge on Beñat Turrientes.

“I’m gutted.

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