WEAKENED LIONS ARE FINN-ISHED

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ENGLAND’S defence of the European Under-19 title ended with a heavy defeat by France.

Boss Paul Simpson (below) and his side were crushed in Vaasa, Finland, and cannot now qualify alify from Group B.

The Young Lions were without Manchester City’s Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho of Dortmund and Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon due to pre-season tours.

England’s Marcus Tavernier had a late goal ruled out for offside. Teammate Elliot Embleton struck the crossbar from the edge of the box in the first half.

France dominated, having 22 attempts at goal to England’s three.