England U20 is set to begin their 2026-27 Euro Elite League campaign with an opening fixture against Italy, with kick-off scheduled for 10.30am this Friday, 25 September, at Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano on the Costa Blanca. Managed by Darren Moore, the Young Lions will play three fixtures in Spain during this international window, with France and Germany to follow in the days ahead. Read more Read More
England U18 is set to play their opening fixture of the UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland, with Colombia providing the opposition at 5pm this Thursday, 24 September, in Nyon. Managed by Will Antwi, the Young Lions are taking part in the UEFA-hosted tournament, which brings together eight nations and features three group-stage matches before a final fixture to determine the finishing positions. Read more Read More
England U17 begin their latest international window today with a first fixture against the Republic of Ireland, with kick-off scheduled for 6.30pm at St George’s Park. The Young Lions, managed by Barry Lewtas, are preparing for the UEFA U17 EURO qualifiers, which begin in November, and this camp will give the head coach an opportunity to test different combinations against Irish opposition in what will be the first test of the international break. Read more Read More
Zoe Bäckstedt claimed the silver medal in the time trial at the 2026 Cycling World Championships in Montreal, on her first appearance at senior level. At just 21, the British rider put Marlen Reusser under pressure for much of the race, before the Swiss rider eventually took control in the second half of the 39.2-kilometre course. The defending world champion retained her rainbow jersey with a 40-second advantage, but Bäckstedt, competing at her first senior World Championships, confirmed that she already belongs among the very best time triallists in the world. Read more Read More
The England U18 side, managed by Will Antwi, will take part in the UEFA Friendship Cup during the first international break of the 2026–27 season. The competition, organised by UEFA at its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, brings together eight nations and will guarantee the Young Lions at least four fixtures. England will begin their campaign against Colombia on Thursday, 24 September at 5pm, before taking on Egypt on Sunday, 27 September at 2pm. The Young Lions will then round off the group stage against South Korea on Wednesday, 30 September at 10am. A fourth and final placement fixture will take place on 3 October, with the opposition and kick-off time to be confirmed once the group-stage standings have been determined. Read more Read More
