2022/23 is going to be a redemption season for Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe played a significant role in helping England secure victory in the European Under-21 Championship final against Spain. The young midfielder started the match as England aimed to win the tournament for the first time since 1984.
It was a tense encounter, with tensions running high after Cole Palmer’s free-kick took a deflection off Curtis Jones and found the back of the net, giving England the lead in the first half.
The intensity spilled over onto the sidelines, resulting in red cards for England assistant coach Ashley Cole and a member of the Spanish coaching staff.
Lovely comp of ESR, it’s his year 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/5WuzzecZfO
— ESRsenal (@EmileSmithRowe2) July 9, 2023
Smith Rowe showcased his talent and contribution to the team before being substituted in the 66th minute, making way for Noni Madueke. England held on to their 1-0 lead with just over 20 minutes remaining on the clock.
In the final minute of injury time, Spain were awarded a penalty that could have potentially equalized the score. However, James Trafford, England’s goalkeeper, made a remarkable double save to secure the trophy for the Young Lions.
This outstanding performance by Trafford meant that England did not concede a single goal throughout the entire tournament.
For the Arsenal man, this successful campaign at the European Under-21 Championship can be seen as a redemption season.
Emile Smith Rowe ❤️
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) July 9, 2023
The talented midfielder had struggled with injuries for the majority of the previous season but showcased his skills and played a vital role for his country during the Euros.
Scoring in the group stage matches against the Czech Republic and Israel and featuring in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals, the youngster demonstrated his quality and helped guide the Young Lions to victory.
With this triumphant performance under his belt, Smith Rowe will look to carry the momentum into the upcoming season and make a significant impact for both club and country.
The solid showing at the Euros serves as a positive indicator of his potential and suggests that he is poised for a strong and successful campaign ahead.
His performances at the tournament will certainly give him the confidence to fight for his spot against the new boy in town, Kai Havertz.
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His attacking flair and precise passing was on full display, one thing we learned also he’s far more effective in the middle of the park.
Emile had a decent tournament but was England’s least effective player in the final against Spain. He started brightly enough, taking opponents on, and later made a goal-line clearance, but didn’t make much progress along the wide left area & looked better when moving more centrally, but was the first to be subbed off.
The game time was invaluable, but I don’t now like him as a left winger when he seems more suited to an inside left, or even box-to-box role. I think we’re more likely to see him in rotation with Havertz or possibly Odegaard.
The England U/21 manager has been substituting players in the second half throughout the competition, presumably to get fresh legs on the pitch.
As far as ESR is concerned, I think both he and Reiss Nelson are in the squad because they are “Home Grown” players.
BUT, if there is one thing we have all learned, is that Arteta is ruthless when it comes to playing time.
ESR can play left wing, or left sided midfield.
He must beat out Nellie, Trossard and Havertz, and remember Zinc plays left sided midfield when he comes forward.
I think ESR might be restricted to cup games.
I believe he needs more than that, so once again I would suggest he tries for a loan, possibly to Burnley!!