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.
A squad boasting experience and attacking options
Darren Moore has a 23-man squad at his disposal for the first camp of the campaign, with several players already familiar with this level. Trey Nyoni (Liverpool), Christopher Rigg (Sunderland) and Harrison Armstrong (Everton) provide quality options in midfield, while Divine Mukasa, on loan at West Ham from Manchester City, can also offer creativity. In defence, Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass and Christian McFarlane are among the players to watch, while the attack includes the likes of Jesse Derry, Shumaira Mheuka, Shea Lacey and Mikey Moore. With three fixtures against Italy, France and Germany, this international window represents a first major test for this group and will give Moore the opportunity to assess his squad against high-quality opposition.
The England U20 starting XI to face Italy :
- Oliver Whatmuff (Stockport County, loan from Manchester City)
- Souleymane Sidibe (PSV Eindhoven II)
- Harry Amass (Manchester United)
- Airidas Golambeckis (West Ham United)
- Ayden Heaven (Manchester United)
- Trey Nyoni (Liverpool)
- Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)
- Harrison Armstrong (Everton)
- Divine Mukasa (West Ham United, loan from Manchester City)
- Mikey Moore (1. FC Köln, loan from Tottenham Hotspur)
- Jesse Derry (Sporting Club Portugal, loan from Chelsea)
