Sheffield United loanee Dean Henderson excels for England under 21s but late drama spells defeat for Young Lions
![England U21 goalkeeper Dean Henderson tips a shot from France U21's Nanitamo Ikone over the crossbar during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Group C match at Dino Manuzzi, Cesena. Nick Potts/PA Wire.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/image/onecms:8c4d8b08-4abd-440c-9928-27f71d31f73e:a31da02d-6a1c-4ecf-9c33-4709561997aa/image.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
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Henderson, who was on loan at Sheffield United last season with the Blades hopeful he will return again from Manchester United for their Premier League challenge, beat away a Moussa Dembele spot kick in the first half with the score at 0-0.
Manchester City’s Phil Foden then put England into the lead in Cesena with a stunning solo goal which looked as though would help see Aidy Boothroy’s side open their Group C campaign with a victory.
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Hide AdHowever, thing began to unravel midway through the second half when Hamza Choudhury was sent off for a reckless challenge on Jonathan Bamba, in the penalty area.
That spot kick was also missed – Houssem Aouar this time hitting the post – but the ten men couldn’t hold out.
In the 89th minute Jonathan Ikone equalised for the Frence and then in injury time, Crystal palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka fired past Henderson and into his own goal to turn the match on its head.