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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford claims the Young Lions will be 'hungry' to improve after their European Under 21 Championship defeat to Germany

Jordan Pickford has called on England Under 21s to harness their penalty pain and return stronger for Euro 2019 - or gatecrash the senior squad.

The Young Lions crashed out of the European Championship 4-3 on penalties after an enthralling semi-final against Germany had ended 2-2 in Tychy on Tuesday evening.

Julian Pollersbeck saved Nathan Redmond's crucial spot-kick, sending Germany through to Friday's final against Spain in Krakow.

Jordan Pickford believes the defeat to Germany will help motive the England Under 21 squad
Jordan Pickford believes the defeat to Germany will help motive the England Under 21 squad

New Everton goalkeeper Pickford, along with Redmond, captain James Ward-Prowse and Nathaniel Chalobah, end their Under 21 careers in Poland, while others will have another shot at European glory in two years' time.