England's impressive and consistent performance in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship has earned them a place in the quarter-finals with an undefeated record. Winning all three group games convincingly with 2-0 scorelines, including a dominant victory over reigning champions Germany, showcased their strength. Manager Lee Carsley even had the luxury of resting players, underlining the depth of talent within the squad.

The Young Lions' flawless defensive record, yet to concede a goal in the tournament, adds to their status as one of the favorites to win the Euros. However, they face a tough challenge against Portugal, with a recent head-to-head record that tilts in favor of the Portuguese side. The grudge match atmosphere will be fueled by their previous encounter in the group stage of the previous Euro Under-21 tournament, which ended in a 2-0 defeat for England two years ago.

Portugal's journey to the quarter-finals was sealed in dramatic fashion, with a late penalty securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Belgium. With a strong history in the competition, having reached the final in 2015 and 2021, Rui Jorge's team aims to advance even further. Their decent form, with only two defeats in their last 18 matches, provides confidence, and their recent success against England, winning three of the last four meetings without conceding a goal, adds to their motivation.

While Portugal struggled in the early stages of the Euros, their ability to bounce back and secure their place in the quarter-finals demonstrates their resilience. However, the lack of a clean sheet in the group stage aises questions about their defensive solidity against a formidable England side. Both teams will be eager to prove their worth and secure a spot in the semi-finals, setting the stage for an intense and closely contested encounter.

The consistency of the English team and clumsiness in the defense of the Portuguese could prove crucial here. I'm backing the English team to bring it home within 90 minutes.

英格兰队在欧洲u21锦标赛上令人印象深刻且稳定的表现为他们赢得了四分之一决赛的席位，并保持了不败纪录。三场小组赛都以2:0的比分令人信服地获胜，其中包括对卫冕冠军德国队的压倒性胜利，展示了他们的实力。主教练李·卡斯利甚至让球员休息，强调了球队天赋的深度。

年轻的狮子队完美的防守记录，在比赛中还没有失球，增加了他们作为赢得欧洲杯的热门之一的地位。然而，他们面对葡萄牙的严峻挑战，最近的正面交锋记录倾向于葡萄牙一方。两队在上一届u21欧洲杯小组赛中相遇，两年前英格兰队以0 -2不敌小组赛。

葡萄牙进入四分之一决赛的旅程以戏剧性的方式结束，最后时刻的点球确保了葡萄牙2-1战胜比利时。凭借在2015年和2021年进入决赛的强大历史，鲁伊·豪尔赫的球队希望能走得更远。他们在最近18场比赛中只输了两场，这种良好的状态给他们带来了信心，而他们最近在对阵英格兰的比赛中取得的成功，在过去4场比赛中取得了3场全胜，没有失球，这增加了他们的动力。

虽然葡萄牙队在欧洲杯的早期阶段表现不佳，但他们能够反弹并确保自己进入四分之一决赛的能力证明了他们的韧性。然而，在小组赛中没有零封对手，这让人们对他们面对强大的英格兰队的防守稳定性产生了疑问。两支球队都渴望证明自己的价值，确保进入半决赛，为一场激烈而激烈的比赛奠定基础。

英格兰队的稳定和葡萄牙队笨拙的防守在这里可能被证明是至关重要的。我支持英国队在90分钟内把球带回家。