The 51-year-old returned to Europe today from the Club World Cup in the United States, flying to Bratislava via London. It will be the first time he has observed an Under-21s game in the flesh since he replaced Gareth Southgate at the start of the year.

ENGLAND and Germany will go head-to-head in a blockbuster Under-21 Euros final TONIGHT. The Young Lions will be looking to retain their status as European champions after winning the competition

Jonathan Rowe came off the bench to score an extra-time goal which gave holders England a 3-2 win over Germany in the Under-21 European Championship final on Saturday after they had let slip a two-goal lead.