England legends praised u-20 World Cup achievement

CAIRO -14 June 2017: Sunday England’s U20 won the U20 World Cup in South Korea, where England won in a final 1-0 victory over Venezuela.

English U20 team ended 51 years of English fans suffering on International football stage. English players Wayne Rooney, Harry kane, and former English players Garry Lineker, Jamie Carragher and Alan Shearer all sent congratulations on the achievement through Twitter accounts.

Congratulations to @England U20's who are World Cup winners. What an achievement lads 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) ١١ يونيو، ٢٠١٧

Congratulations @England u20's! Amazing achievement to be world champions! 🌎 🏆 #FIFAU20WC #YoungLions

— Harry Kane (@HKane) ١١ يونيو، ٢٠١٧

Fantastic achievement @England U20's WC winners! LFC/EFC 👏🏻⚽️@jonjoekenny8 @CalvertLewin14 @kierandowell1 @sheyi_ojo @Alookman_ @DomSolanke

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) ١١ يونيو، ٢٠١٧

Congratulations @England U20's. and Paul Simpson. World Champions. Let's hope the future is as bright for our young stars.

— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) ١١ يونيو، ٢٠١٧

England's Under-20s have won the World Cup. What a brilliant week it's been for the youth of our nation. Congratulations. 👏👏👏

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) ١١ يونيو، ٢٠١٧

English manager Gareth Southgate said “It's been a brilliant experience to follow from afar... I can only say "well done." You've done yourselves proud and your families.
'You can see that the country have taken note. You've raised the bar for everybody. You've given everyone who follows you now something to aim for. You should enjoy it. Many congratulations from all of us at the senior team in France,” according to dailymail.com

England first team will face France next Tuesday in a friendly match in France.
England’s last achievement on the International level came during the 1966 world cup winning at home.