England secure the bronze medal

England finished in the bronze medal position when they beat Portugal 5-2 in the third place playoff in the European Boys Team Championships in Bled, Slovenia

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After a troubled week which started with the opening day s play washed out by heavy rain, England qualified for the top flight by finishing in eighth position after the one-round stroke play.

They then beat Italy, joint leaders from the stroke play, 4-3 in a dramatic match. England won both foursomes but the Italians fought back and the contest was tied 3-3 with one match on the course.

England were unable to overcome the loss of both morning foursomes and despite a spirited fight back eventually lost 4½ - 2½.

Sweden won the title when they beat Norway 4½ - 2½ in the final.

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