An up-and-coming member of the defensive setup at Premier League giants Chelsea has been singled out for widespread praise on Saturday evening.
The Blues starlet in question? Levi Colwill.
This comes owing to the gifted central defender’s latest performance on the international stage, with England.
For those not aware, England’s U21s were back in action a short time ago.
After enjoying a stellar tournament to date, Lee Carsley’s troops made the trip to Batumi, for a European Championship finale showdown with heavyweights Spain.
The Young Lions headed into proceedings having remarkably not conceded a single goal across the span of the competition.
A solitary goal, netted in altogether fortunate fashion by Curtis Jones on the stroke of the interval, ultimately proved the difference between the two sides come the full-time whistle.
Cole Palmer strikes and England lead in the final 🙌#YoungLions | #U21EURO | #C4Football pic.twitter.com/cUA9YDIGx7
— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) July 8, 2023
Shot-stopper James Trafford proved himself another Young Lions hero, though, in keeping out Abel Ruiz’s penalty kick a full six minutes into injury time.
JAMES TRAFFORD YOU HERO 🌟
He saves Ruiz’s penalty in the dying moments 😱#YoungLions | #U21EURO | #C4Football pic.twitter.com/t0CvZGhf1O
— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) July 8, 2023
And yet, as alluded to above, on the back of the dust settling on a brilliant night for all associated with England, it is another member of Carsley’s ranks who has been widely labelled the nation’s standout performer not only against Spain, but across the length of the summer’s tournament.
Ahead of an imminent return to base in west London with Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea, Levi Colwill proved beyond any measure of doubt exactly why the powers that be at Stamford Bridge have rebuffed any and all interest in his signature this summer.
A picture of calm and collectiveness at the heart of the English backline, the 20-year-old led by example game after game, with just some of the social media reaction to his latest display showcased below:
Colwill vs Spain U21s:
– 7 Clearances
– 3 Blocked Shots
– 2 Interceptions
– 3 Tackles
– Dribbled Past: 0
– 4 Long Balls
– 10/12 Duels Won– European Champion🏆
🔒🔒🔒
Next Stop: Cobham. https://t.co/OlYtnqJk2z
— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) July 8, 2023
Colwill MOTM by a mile today, unbelievable player
— Kyle #7 (@KyleAFC7) July 8, 2023
Levi Colwill’s some player mind. Been by far England’s best player this tournament.#U21EURO #U21EURO2023 #England #LeviColwill
— TC (@TCowen7) July 8, 2023
What a way to win it with that pen save. Outside of the pen he gave away, Colwill was arguably player of the tournament. #U21
— Paul Griffin (@PGriffinFC) July 8, 2023
All in on Levi Colwill then? 🙏pic.twitter.com/QizZdwGmKF
— 🇧🇷The Redmen TV🇧🇷 (@TheRedmenTV) July 8, 2023
Levi Colwill vs Spain U-21
44 passes
80% pass accuracy
1/1 successful dribbles
3 tackles
2 interceptions
7 clearances
3 blocked shots
5/5 of aerial duels won
10/12 of all duels wonIncredible 94 minutes but then he decided to give some glory for James Trafford. One of the MVPs… pic.twitter.com/a8VOFpwPow
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) July 8, 2023
Levi Colwill really is some player, isn’t he?
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) July 8, 2023
I’ve been shouting Levi Colwill’s name for 3 years now for good reason.
This is an absolutely ELITE centre back & it was so obvious to see.
Now had a stellar Championship & PL season. Won U21 Euros without conceding a goal, about to be offered a long-term contract at Chelsea &… pic.twitter.com/kKtQq49qKS
— Felix (@FelixJohnston_) July 8, 2023
🏴 Levi Colwill registered more accurate long balls (4), more clearances (7), more blocks (2) and won more total duels (10) than any other England player against Spain. He was also 100% on his aerial duel battles (5/5) today. #U21EURO #CFC #ENG pic.twitter.com/fpYAM5amWX
— Mozo Football (@MozoFootball) July 8, 2023
Pay whatever it takes to sign Levi Colwill, he will justify whatever fee it takes over the next 10-15 years.
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) July 8, 2023
ZERO goals conceded in a whole tournament. Great Wall, Colwill. pic.twitter.com/faMTt9juB8
— 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐂̧𝐀𝐓𝐄 (@SirJerry_cfc) July 8, 2023
