Venezuela U20 0-1 England U20:

 Dominic Calvert-Lewin nets first-half winner as Freddie Woodman saves penalty to help Young Lions lift World Cup

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England captain Lewis Cook lifts the World Cup trophy above his head after the Young Lions beat Venezuela on Sunday

Fifty-one years after Bobby Moore lifted the World Cup at Wembley, England can boast again that they are world champions.

England's youngsters, drenched in sweat from Suwon's stifling heat, made history on Sunday as Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal and a penalty save from Freddie Woodman — Gareth Southgate's godson — ensured victory in the Under 20 World Cup final.

Paul Simpson's side are now the world's best in their age group. This generation of England stars are off to the best possible start.

Jonjoe Kenny leans into the camera as England's players celebrate with St George's flags in Suwon, South Korea after the win

Fikayo Tomori spreads his arms wide in celebration after the full-time whistle, with England's young stars making history

There were wild celebrations at the Suwon World Cup Stadium after England beat Venezuela to be crowned world champions. Captain Lewis Cook looked to be running on empty after covering every blade of grass, but found something extra to make an excellent tackle in the closing stages.

This generation of England players are sick of losing. And this crop look equipped to alter the wider perception of English football.

Ask yourself this question: would Marcus Rashford have gained more from playing in Sunday's final in Suwon or the 65 minutes he spent out of position against Scotland on Saturday?

Perhaps the Football Association should have stuck to their original plan to name the Manchester United teenager in the Under 21 squad for the European Championship later this month.

But they deserve enormous credit for their commitment to England's junior teams. Not just for the investment, but for their resolve to ensure the youngsters are not just an afterthought.

Often, though, the FA's hands are tied. The daily development of young players remains in the hands of their clubs. With that in mind, English football must not let them down.

Give them a chance. Let them breathe, let them play in the Premier League.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin pounces on his initial saved shot to fire past Wuilker Farinez and put England ahead in the final

Everton's Calvert-Lewin dances in celebration after putting England ahead in the World Cup final against Venezuela

Calvert-Lewin's team-mates arrive to celebrate with the history-making scorer after England went ahead against Venezuela

The Young Lions goalscorer sprinted to the corner flag in celebration after putting his side ahead in South Korea on Sunday

Freddie Woodman stretches out a strong left hand to keep Adalberto Penaranda's penalty out and save England's hopes

Woodman is mobbed by his defensive team-mates after making a wonderful save to keep hold of his clean sheet in Suwon

There should, of course, be an air of caution. The real proof will be when these boys take the step up to the seniors. Technically they are proficient; Ademola Lookman, who is with Everton, and Josh Onomah, of Tottenham, were the two stand-out players on Sunday.

Next summer's World Cup in Russia is likely to come too early for them, but Qatar 2022 or even Euro 2020 should be targets for these players.

As ever with England, drama was never too far away on Sunday. Newcastle keeper Woodman's brilliant penalty save from Adalberto Penaranda in the 74th minute — which was awarded via the video assistant referee — meant there would be no extra time.

England captain Lewis Cook - who plays his club football for Bournemouth - shakes hands with referee Bjorn Kuipers

Dutch referee Kuipers had to take advice on Venezuela's penalty shout by consulting his video assistant referee

Josh Onomah desperately dives to try and stop the shot as Venezuela's Ronaldo Pena takes aim at Woodman's goal

Calvert-Lewin missed a great opportunity to put the Young Lions ahead just four minutes before his opening goal in Suwon

Ademola Lookman, who looked impressive throughout the final, jumps on the shoulders of his team-mate Calvert-Lewin

Calvert-Lewin is mobbed by his Young Lions team-mates after putting them ahead in the Under 20 World Cup final 

Liverpool's new signing Dominic Solanke, who scored four goals in the tournament, chases down Ronald Hernandez

If it wasn't for Woodman, the story would have turned out differently. His excellent save to deny Sergio Cordova in a 52nd-minute one-on-one kept England ahead and another fingertip stop to prevent Jake Clarke-Salter's miscued clearance from creeping inside the post in the final minute was just as vital.

That's not to say England didn't have their own scoring opportunities. Dominic Solanke was thwarted by Venezuela keeper Wuilker Farinez in the 10th minute and Onomah hit the underside of the crossbar with a wicked strike from 30 yards.

In the end, the World Cup- winning moment arrived in the 35th minute, when Everton's Calvert-Lewin fired home from close range after his original effort from Cook's floated free-kick was saved.

There were some bumps and bruises along the way. Solanke received lengthy treatment for a nasty looking cut following a clash of heads in the closing stages.

But England, for once, didn't choke. Well done, lads. Very well done.

Sergio Cordova jumps in to a challenge on Onomah as Venezuela looked for a way back into the final after England's goal

Sergio Cordova looked destined to bring the game level but Woodman came out of his goal to close down the shot brilliantly

Josh Onomah rattled the crossbar with an impressive effort from 30 yards out as England nearly doubled their advantage

Woodman dived to his right for the penalty and looked to have missed it, but he stuck out a left hand to keep the ball out

Woodman was impressive throughout the match, and Gareth Southgate's godson surely has a big future ahead of him

Tournament Golden Boot winner Solanke was bloodied and bruised after a late collision, but he won't mind one bit

England's players ran onto the pitch in celebration at the full-time whistle after securing an amazing achievement in Korea

Back in the dressing room, England's players celebrate after becoming the first Lions team to ever win the tournament