European trio win berths to FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018
Spain win fourth European title after dethroning holders Germany
Finland secured final berth by overcoming England
Germany, Spain and Finland are the three European nations to win berths to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018, after the trio finished as the top three sides at the UEFA Women's U-17 Championship in Lithuania.
Germany routed England 8-0 in the first semi-final, with Shekiera Martinez leading the way in the goals category with a hat-trick. Spain edged Finland 1-0 in the day's other semi-final thanks to Eva Navarro's strike in the 52nd minute.
Finland then saw off England 2-1 in the match to determine the third-placed side, with Annika Huhta and Jenni Kantanen's second-half goals turning the game on its head after Jessica Park's first-half opener to secure their country's ticket to Uruguay.
In Monday's final, a pair of second-half goals from Navarro earned Spain a fourth European title, as they defeated holders Germany 2-0.
Germany have played in all five FIFA U-17 Women's World Cups, with their best finish coming in the inaugural edition in 2008 when they finished in third place. Spain have qualified for three U-17 Women's World Cups, having finished in third place in 2010, as runners-up in 2014 and in third place in 2016.
Finland will be heading to their first-ever U-17 Women's World Cup, making their debut at the sixth edition of the tournament after its inception in 2008.
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 takes place from 13 November to 1 December in the Host Cities of Colonia del Sacramento, Maldonado and Montevideo.
Joining Germany, Spain and Finland at Uruguay 2018 will be Colombia, Brazil and hosts Uruguay (CONMEBOL); Cameroon, Ghana and South Africa (CAF); Japan, Korea DPR and Korea Republic (AFC) and New Zealand (OFC).
The CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship will resume play from 6-12 June 2018 in Bradenton, Florida, USA, where three berths to Uruguay 2018 will be up for grabs.