A first half hat-trick by Thiago Alcantara, one from the penalty spot, and a second half penalty from Isco saw Spain beat Italy 4-2 to retain the European Under-21 Championship. The under-21 team now match the senior side in winning back to back titles. Immobile and Borini were the scores for six-times champions Italy, one goal coming in each half.
Another trophy for the cabinet
Spain has added another piece of silverware to the trophy cupboard, winning the European Under-21 Championship with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland in Denmark.