Pearce's boys through to U21 Championship

The England U21 team made it through to the 2011 European Championships with a hard earned away draw against Romania that secured their passage to Denmark next year. Stuart Pearce's boys survived a Romanian onslaught in the first half and nearly score themselves before holding on to their 2-1 first leg lead and achieving the target of European qualification.

It would not have been so nervy toward the end if Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge had taken both his opportunities to give England the precious away goal. However, the Romania forwards were equally inept in front of goal as Marius Alexe and Sabrin Sburlea both missed glorius chances to drive a nail into the English hearts.

It was a very determined display by the young English side which saw a couple of their best players like Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs hijacked to the senior squad. It will be the U21's third consecutive appearance at the European Championship.