Not everyone believes in fate, but sport has a funny way of making life feel like more than just coincidence. For England head coach Lee Carsley, positive omens surrounded him before this summer's Under-21 European Championship had even begun. Yes, he was coming into this tournament as a reigning champion after leading his team to glory in 2023, but he was also looking to repeat history.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6455734/2025/06/29/england-u21-euros-inside-story/
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