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The Netherlands scored with all four shots on target

England were knocked out of the European Under-19 Championship in the group stage after losing to the Netherlands.

A 91st-minute winner for Germany in their game with Norway eliminated England.

Will Antwi's side leave Romania without winning a game - with the Dutch going to the semi-finals in top spot and Germany qualifying in second spot.

The Netherlands led when Kees Smit whipped in a fine effort from outside the box after playing a one-two from a corner.

Zepiqueno Redmond, reportedly a target for Aston Villa, placed into the bottom corner for the second goal.

Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, whose father Jan played for Celtic and Hull, scored their third following a defensive mistake.

Manchester United's Ethan Wheatley pulled one back with a fine turn and finish.

Redmond slotted in a fourth for the Dutch, with Jesse Derry scoring for England in injury time.

England would still have progressed if Norway's game against Germany had ended in a draw.

But Germany came from 1-0 down to win 2-1 with Said el Mala scoring in injury time.

England had drawn their first two games, 2-2 with Norway and 5-5 with Germany after coming back from 5-1 down.

Germany play Spain in the semi-finals, with the Netherlands facing hosts Romania.

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