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FIFA Under-17 World Cup: England outclasses Spain in Final, Brazil finishes third

England swaggered their way into the FIFA U-17 World Cup triumph and the invigorating final against Spain was as much a celebration of attacking football as it was about an incredible turnaround here tonight.
England players receive the winning trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino L during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final match in Kolkata on Saturday. | PTI
England players receive the winning trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino L during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final match in Kolkata on Saturday. | PTI
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England players celebrate win during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final over Spain in Kolkata on Saturday. The Three Lions colts hammered The La Rojas juniors 5-2 in the highest-scoring final in the history of this age-group tournament. | PTI
England players celebrate win during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final over Spain in Kolkata on Saturday. The Three Lions colts hammered The La Rojas juniors 5-2 in the highest-scoring final in the history of this age-group tournament. | PTI
England defender Marc Guehi celebrates after scoring fourth goal for his team. The spectacle was taking place in front of a capacity crowd of 66684 at the Salt Lake Stadium. It was a treat to watch for the packed-to-the-rafters stadium as there were never a dull moment during the frantically fast-paced match with end-to-end action. | PTI
England defender Marc Guehi celebrates after scoring fourth goal for his team. The spectacle was taking place in front of a capacity crowd of 66684 at the Salt Lake Stadium. It was a treat to watch for the packed-to-the-rafters stadium as there were never a dull moment during the frantically fast-paced match with end-to-end action. | PTI
England had never gone beyond the quarterfinal stage in their earlier attempts but they conquered the world this year and also avenged their loss to Spain in penalty shootouts in the European Championships in Croatia in May. | PTI
England had never gone beyond the quarterfinal stage in their earlier attempts but they conquered the world this year and also avenged their loss to Spain in penalty shootouts in the European Championships in Croatia in May. | PTI
Spain players attack on England's goal during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final football match in Kolkata on Saturday. England were two goals down just before the halftime with Spain winger Sergio Gomez scoring in the 10th and 31st minutes. | PTI
Spain players attack on England's goal during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final football match in Kolkata on Saturday. England were two goals down just before the halftime with Spain winger Sergio Gomez scoring in the 10th and 31st minutes. | PTI
Spain finished runners-up for the fourth time after 1991, 2003 and 2007. However, they started on a thunderous fashion as Juan Miranda sent a cross from the left, Off a fine pass from Abel Ruiz from the center, which Gelabert managed to squeeze himself between two England defenders and flipped it in front for Gomez to do the rest. | PTI
Spain finished runners-up for the fourth time after 1991, 2003 and 2007. However, they started on a thunderous fashion as Juan Miranda sent a cross from the left, Off a fine pass from Abel Ruiz from the center, which Gelabert managed to squeeze himself between two England defenders and flipped it in front for Gomez to do the rest. | PTI
On the other hand, three-times champion of the tournament Brazil beat Mali 2-0 to finish third in the FIFA U-17 World Cup third-place play-off game in Kolkata on Saturday. | PTI
On the other hand, three-times champion of the tournament Brazil beat Mali 2-0 to finish third in the FIFA U-17 World Cup third-place play-off game in Kolkata on Saturday. | PTI
Brazil players celebrating after winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 match for the third place against Mali in Kolkata on Saturday. The Samba-adoring 56432 Kolkata fans turned up at the Salt Lake Stadium to make the India edition as the most attended onein the tournament's history. | PTI
Brazil players celebrating after winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 match for the third place against Mali in Kolkata on Saturday. The Samba-adoring 56432 Kolkata fans turned up at the Salt Lake Stadium to make the India edition as the most attended onein the tournament's history. | PTI
Mali forward Mahamane Toure 12 head returns from crossbar against Brazil. In the whole match, Brazil had just three shots on target while Mali, who showed more attacking intent, had 10 hits. | PTI
Mali forward Mahamane Toure 12 head returns from crossbar against Brazil. In the whole match, Brazil had just three shots on target while Mali, who showed more attacking intent, had 10 hits. | PTI
Brazil forward Yuri Alberto 19 scoring second goal for his team against Mali. Mali goalkeeper Youssouf Koita gifted Alan a goal in the 55th minute against the run of play and then second-half substitute Alberto scored in the 88th minute as Brazil hit their more attacking opponents on the counter. | PTI
Brazil forward Yuri Alberto 19 scoring second goal for his team against Mali. Mali goalkeeper Youssouf Koita gifted Alan a goal in the 55th minute against the run of play and then second-half substitute Alberto scored in the 88th minute as Brazil hit their more attacking opponents on the counter. | PTI
Mali's Lassana tries to goal against Brazil. The first half was a battle of the midfield between the two sides. Both waited for the other to commit mistakes.Brazil had slightly more possession but Mali attacked more with the action mostly in Brazil half. | PTI
Mali's Lassana tries to goal against Brazil. The first half was a battle of the midfield between the two sides. Both waited for the other to commit mistakes.Brazil had slightly more possession but Mali attacked more with the action mostly in Brazil half. | PTI
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