Harvey Elliott Flashes Hand Gesture After England U21s’ Euro Win Over Germany

Immediately following England Under-21s’ victory against Germany in the European Championship, Harvey Elliott was caught making an offensive hand gesture. The Liverpool midfielder was seen flashing two fingers at someone just seconds after the final whistle.

In the match, Elliott scored early, opening the scoring after five minutes in a lively game that saw England initially take a two-goal lead. However, Germany responded, and the game went into extra time after both sides scored again. England secured the win with a late goal from Jonathan Rowe in the 92nd minute, sealing their second consecutive U21 European title.

Elliott’s post-match gesture, which appeared resentful rather than celebratory, raised questions about its target. It remains unclear who he directed it towards, but this act drew attention amid his outstanding performance throughout the tournament. Elliott’s contributions included goals in from the quarter-finals and semi-finals, earning him the Player of the Tournament award as England celebrated their victory.

With 14 goals for the U21 team, Elliott has become the second-highest scorer in England’s U21 history, surpassing notable figures like Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers. The only player ahead is Eddie Nketiah, who scored 16 goals between 2018 and 2021. England’s triumph marks only the third time in history they have won back-to-back European titles at this level, placing them third among nations with the most titles, behind Spain and Italy.

Elliott and teammate Charlie Cresswell joined a select group of players with two U21 Euro titles, alongside Danny Thomas. Post-match, coach Lee Carsley expressed his pride and emotional drive, highlighting the players’ dedication and belief, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining their winning mentality for future tournaments.