Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, it is understood.

England U21s 1 Italy U21s 3: England have once again fallen short at a major tournament after Gareth Southgate’s side capitulated against Italy, resulting in a third successive group-stage exit at the U21 European Championship.

England U21s head coach Gareth Southgate has told his players they need to improve if they are to progress to the European Championship semi-finals and beyond.