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Phil Foden stars as England thrash European rivals Spain to clinch FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 [Photos]

England rode on Phil Foden's brace to thrash European rivals Spain 5-2 in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 and clinch their first title.

FP Sports October 29, 2017 17:23:59 IST
England celebrate winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 title after beating European champions Spain in the final. Getty
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England celebrate winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 title after beating European champions Spain in the final. Getty
In the third-place play-off match held before the final, Brazil beat Mali. Alan got Brazil ahead after an error by goalkeeper Youssouf Koita. Getty
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In the third-place play-off match held before the final, Brazil beat Mali. Alan got Brazil ahead after an error by goalkeeper Youssouf Koita. Getty
Yuri Alberto's goal ensured Brazil finished on the podium in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017. Getty
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Yuri Alberto's goal ensured Brazil finished on the podium in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017. Getty
In the final, Sergio Gomez's brace put Spain ahead inside 30 minutes. Getty
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In the final, Sergio Gomez's brace put Spain ahead inside 30 minutes. Getty
England pulled a goal back before the halftime through Rhian Brewster's eighth goal of the tournament. Reuters
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England pulled a goal back before the halftime through Rhian Brewster's eighth goal of the tournament. Reuters
The Young Lions got back on level terms in the second half after Morgan Gibbs White turned in Steven Sessegnon's cross from close range. Getty
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The Young Lions got back on level terms in the second half after Morgan Gibbs White turned in Steven Sessegnon's cross from close range. Getty
Phil Foden gave England the lead for the first time in the match as the Manchester City player scored from Callum Hudson-Odoi's delightful cross. Getty
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Phil Foden gave England the lead for the first time in the match as the Manchester City player scored from Callum Hudson-Odoi's delightful cross. Getty
Marc Guehi doubled England's advantage and the Young Lions were cruising towards their first ever U-17 crown. Getty
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Marc Guehi doubled England's advantage and the Young Lions were cruising towards their first ever U-17 crown. Getty
Phil Foden scored his second of the night as he combined once again with Hudson-Odoi to score England's fifth of the night. Getty
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Phil Foden scored his second of the night as he combined once again with Hudson-Odoi to score England's fifth of the night. Getty
Phil Foden won the Golden Ball award given to the tournament's best player while teammate Rhin Brewster grabbed the Golden Boot award given to the tournament's top scorer. Brazil goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao won the Golden Glove award presented to the tournament's best goalkeeper. Getty
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Phil Foden won the Golden Ball award given to the tournament's best player while teammate Rhin Brewster grabbed the Golden Boot award given to the tournament's top scorer. Brazil goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao won the Golden Glove award presented to the tournament's best goalkeeper. Getty