Emile Smith Rowe: Odegaard Leads Arsenal Stars to Send Message to Teammate Ahead of U21 Euro Final

• England U21 will square off against Spain in the UEFA U21 Euro final today
• The Young Lions dispatched Israel, while Spain beat Ukraine to set up the final in Georgia
• Arsenal stars have United their voice and sent a message of support to Emile Smith Rowe

Emile Smith Rowe can go on to the pitch for England in the UEFA Euro U21 final against Spain in a few hours today, knowing he has the support of his Arsenal teammates.

The Young Lions booked their place in the finals after a 3-0 win over Israel, while their final opponent Spain tore apart Ukraine 5-1 in the other semi-final.

The last time they reached the finals was in 2009, and the team, including James Milner, Theo Walcott and the retired Fabrice Muamba, lost 4-0 to Germany in Berlin.

According to Evening Standard, the England U21 team are yet to concede a goal in this year's tournament as they hope to win their first trophy since 1984, while Spain are aiming for their record-extending 6th trophy.

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Arsenal's wish to Smith Rowe

Arsenal academy star Emile Smith-Rowe has been a crucial member of the English U21 squad. According to Transfermarkt, he has contributed two goals and an assist in seven games to help the team to the final.

He is expected to keep his place in Lee Carsley' starting 11 against Spain today. His Arsenal teammates have sent him a message of support from their training base at London Colney.

As seen in a video shared on the club's official Twitter, captain Martin Odegaard led the team in cheering support for their colleague.

"Emilovich, all the best for the finals, take it home. We're supporting you, and we're waiting for you," Odegaard said.

The rest of the team cheered ''C'mon Emile'' while giving the 22-year-old a round of applause.

Mudryk's sensational assist

Sports Brief reported that Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk delivered a sensational assist to set up Ukraine's second goal in the 3-1 win over France in the quarter-final.

Mudryk availed himself for the young Ukrainians, dropped deep to receive a pass and spotted the run of teammate Georgiy Sudakov; he delivered a perfect over-the-defence pass for Sudakov to round the keeper and slot home.