ENGLAND and Spain’s Under-21 final descended into chaos after a brawl was sparked on the pitch.
The Three Lions took the lead just before half-time after Cole Palmer’s free-kick was deflected in by Curtis Jones.
England and Spain’s Under-21 final descended into chaos after a brawl was sparked
But England’s celebrations appeared to have sparked a furious reaction from the Spanish bench.
As VAR checked the goal, the two sides began furiously brawling with each other.
The petty shoving resulted in England and Chelsea’s Levi Colwill getting booked.
But Cole and a member of the Spanish coaching team were shown red for their involvement in the ruck.
England took their lead into the break but according to the Daily Mail, the aggro did not stop there.
The two teams were said to have been still going at it down the tunnel.
Fans could not quite believe that Champions League winner Cole managed to get sent off aged 42 and in retirement.
One said: “Ashley Cole getting sent off in 2023, something I didn’t think I would be seeing or tweeting.”
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Another added: “People will think you’re mad if you say Ashley Cole has been sent off in the U21 final.”
One joked: “Ashley Cole sent off in the U21 European Championship final. It’s 2023.”
Another said: “Who had Ashley Cole getting sent off in a European final on their 2023 bingo card.”