Morning reporter Sun Junyi
So far, a very important record has been born in the group stage of this European Championship: England youngster Bellingham has set a new record for the youngest appearance in the history of the European Cup with the age of 17 years and 349 days.
In England's 1-0 win over Croatia, in the 82nd minute, the "Three Lions" coach Southgate replaced Kane with Bellingham, and the Dortmund youngster made history.
At the age of 17 and 349 days, Bellingham became the youngest player in the history of the European Championship. He broke the record for the youngest appearance of 18 years and 71 days set by Dutch player Williams at Euro 2012.
So, in the history of the 24 teams participating in this European Championship, who created the record for the youngest European Championship appearances and in what year?
Austria: Predel (20 years, 353 days)
At Euro 2008, Austria, one of the hosts, made its European debut when 20-year-old, 353-day-old young defender Predel represented Austria against Croatia.
Belgium: Enzo Seefer (18 years, 115 days)
At Euro 1984, Enzo Seeffer, 18 years old and 115 days old, played for Belgium in the former Yugoslavia.
For 37 years, Enzo Seefer's record has not been broken in belgium, despite the "European Red Devils" talent.
Croatia: Rakitic (20 years, 94 days)
At Euro 2008, Croatia played against the mighty German team in the second group game, when Rakitic, who played for Schalke 04, made an appearance at the age of 20 and 94 days, and he contributed an assist to help the "Lattice Army" beat Germany 2-1. Rakitic made three appearances in that tournament and scored 1 goal.
Czech Republic: Rossiki (19 years, 251 days)
At Euro 2000, Rosicky, 19 years old and 251 days old, played for the Czech Republic against the Netherlands.
Throughout the tournament, Rosicky made two appearances, but the Czech Republic ultimately missed the knockout stage with a record of 1 win and 2 losses in the group stage.
Denmark: Laudrup (19 years, 363 days)
This Laudrup is MichelLe Laudrup, also known as the Great Laudrup. At Euro 1984, Laudrup, 19 years and 363 days old, represented Denmark against France, a record that remains to this day.
England: Bellingham (17 years, 349 days)
Bellingham not only set the record in England history, but also set a new record for the youngest player in the entire history of the European Championship. And Bellingham can replace the captain, which seems to symbolize the inheritance of England's future hopes.
Finland: Marcus Foss (21 years, 359 days)
Finland is competing in the European Championship for the first time this year, so in the first round of matches against Denmark, 21-year-old and 359-day Marcus Foss replaced goal hero Joel Bohjanpalo in the 84th minute, becoming the youngest player in Finland.
France: Koeman (19 years, 363 days)
At the 2016 European Championship in France, youngster Koeman came on as a substitute for Griezmann in the 66th minute of the opening match against Romania, aged 19 years and 363 days, becoming the youngest player in the French team to participate in the European Championship.
Germany: Podolski (19 years, 19 days)
In the 2004 European Championship, Germany only won two draws in the first two group matches, and in the last round of the group stage, the 19-year-old and 19-day-old youngster Podolski was given a substitute opportunity, but unfortunately failed to score, Germany lost 1-2, and the group stage was eliminated.
Hungary: Varga (19 years, 171 days)
At Euro 1964, Hungary played against Spain, and 19 years and 171 days old Zoltán Varga set this record for the team.
Italy: Maldini (19 years, 350 days)
At Euro 1988, Italy played against hosts West Germany, and Maldini, 19 years and 350 days old, played for Italy, and the two sides played 1-1.
At that European Championship, the fledgling Maldini helped Italy reach the semi-finals as the main full-back and was selected for the best team at the European Championship.
Netherlands: Williams (18 years, 71 days)
At Euro 2012, the Netherlands made his debut group game against Denmark, and Williams, who was 18 years and 71 days old, made his debut and set this record. However, the Dutch team eventually lost 0-1, and lost all three games in the group stage and were eliminated.
In any case, the number set by Williams also set a new record for the smallest player to play in the European Championship, until the tournament was broken by 17-year-old and 349-day Bellingham.
North Macedonia: Elmas (21 years, 262 days)
This tournament is the first time that North Macedonia has reached the final round of the European Championship, so the smallest players can only be selected from the number of games they have already played in this tournament.
In the first round against Austria, Elmas, who played for Napoli in Serie A, started at the age of 21 years and 262 days, setting a record.
Poland: Kapustka (19 years, 172 days)
In the first group stage of Poland's first group match against Northern Ireland at Euro 2016, Kapstaka, who was only 19 years old and 172 days old, made this record, and he received a yellow card in the game.
Portugal: Sanchez (18 years, 301 days)
At Euro 2016, Portugal's first group stage match against Iceland set a record for 18 years and 301 days of age, Renato Sanchez.
That European Championship left Sanchez with fond memories. He won the best in both matches between Portugal's Croatia and Poland, and eventually helped the team win the first European championship in the team's history. Especially in the final, he started the lineup, at the age of 18 years and 326 days, breaking the record held by Ronaldo and becoming the youngest player to appear in the Final of the European Cup.
Russia: Maxim (19 years, 255 days)
In the second round of the Group Stage of the European Championship, Russia against Finland, a young midfielder born on November 4, 2001, Made a substitute appearance in the 85th minute, breaking the record for the youngest appearance in the history of the Russian team in the History of the European Cup with the age of 19 years and 255 days.
Scotland: Duncan Ferguson (20 years, 168 days)
At Euro 1992, Duncan Ferguson played for Scotland against the Netherlands at the age of 20 years and 168 days.
Slovakia: Škriniar (21 years, 130 days)
In the final group stage of Euro 2016, Slovakia against England, Shkrinjar came off the bench, aged 21 years and 130 days, to help the team obtain the right to qualify for the group. At this European Championship, Shkrinjaer scored a key goal in the first round of the group stage against Poland, helping the team to win 2-1 and become the best in the game.
Spain: Pedri (18 years, 201 days)
At this European Championship, Barca youngster Pedri started against Sweden at this age, not only breaking the record for the smallest player in the European Championship in Spain, but also becoming the youngest player for the Spanish national team to debut in an international competition.
Sweden: Patrick Anderson (20 years, 297 days)
In the 1992 European Championship against France, Sweden's Patrick Anderson set this record at the age of 20 years and 297 days, which has not been broken.
Switzerland: Von Landau (18 years, 137 days)
In Euro 2004, Switzerland played against England, and 18 years old and 137 days later, Von Lan Tang got the opportunity to play, setting a record. In switzerland's group stage against France's, von Landang scored a goal and set a record for the lowest scorer in the European Cup at the age of 18 years and 141 days.
Turkey: Emre Mohr (18 years, 324 days)
At Euro 2016, Turkey played Croatia, and Emre Mohr, who was 18 years old and 324 days old, came off the bench and set a record, but Turkey lost 0-1.
Ukraine: Ilya Dzhabani (18 years, 285 days)
In the first round of the Group Stage of the European Championship, Shevchenko put young centre-back Ilya Zabani, who was only 18 years old and 285 days old, into the starting lineup, which was bold, and the youngster from Dynamo Kiev also created team history.
Wales: Williams (20 years, 64 days)
In the first group stage of the European Championship against Switzerland, Wales' 20-year-old and 271-day Armpadu replaced Ramsey off the bench in extra time.
However, Ampadul's record lasted only 4 days. In the second round, Wales beat Turkey 2–0, with Liverpool youngster Neico Williams, born on 13 April 2001, coming on as a substitute in stoppage time to set a new record just set by Ampadour four days ago at the age of 20 years and 64 days.
Author: Sun Junyi
Source: Morning News