Sheffield United: Youngster aims to follow in the footsteps of Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal stars
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The teenager made his third appearance of the tournament, which is being staged in Slovakia, towards the end of this week’s semi-final victory over Italy. That result saw Ian Foster’s side advance to the showpiece in Trnava, where they will face Israel for the right to be crowned kings of Europe.
The Young Lions last lifted the trophy in 2017, when they defeated Portugal. Chelsea midfielder Mount, Sessegnon of Tottenham Hotspur and Ramsdale, who joined Arsenal from United 11 months ago, were all part of that success.
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Jebbison, aged 18, pressed his claims for a starting role by scoring during England’s win over Serbia before also stepping off the bench against their forthcoming opponents.
Alex Scott of Bristol City and Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah were both on target as Italy were dispatched 2-1, after Fabio Miretti had earlier broken the deadlock from the penalty spot.
Jebbison, who also qualifies for Canada and Jamaica, was named in Foster’s squad after making 34 senior appearances for both United and Burton Albion - where he spent the first half of the campaign on loan - last season.
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Hide AdHe is expected to link-up with United during their warm weather training camp in Portugal, where they will also face Casa Pia in a friendly.