Suwon (South Korea) June 11 (IANS) England on Sunday lifted the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time defeating Venezuela 1-0 in the summit clash here.
The only goal of the match played at the Suwon World Cup Stadium here carried the signature of Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin 34 minutes into the game. Adalberto Peñaranda later wasted a penalty for Venezuela in the 73rd minute reports Efe.
It was the first time England won the tournament-- one that Argentina has won six times --and the country s biggest football achievement since winning the World Cup in 1966.
Manchester United s Wayne Rooney and retired England player Rio Ferdinand were among those leading the congratulations.
Congratulations to England U20 s who are World Cup winners. What an achievement lads Rooney tweeted.
Congrats to all the England u20s lads... some real talent within the squad... let s give them a chance at club level! said Ferdinand.
Venezuela thus came second while Italy came third after beating Uruguay 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out earlier on Sunday.
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England win FIFA U-20 World Cup for first time
