Football

England U16 have announced their squad for the December international break, with Barry Lewtas once again leading the group. This time, the Young Lions will remain on home soil, with two friendly fixtures scheduled against the Netherlands at the national football centre, St. George’s Park. The two 80-minute matches will take place on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December, providing another key assessment point for a generation still very much under construction. Read more Read More
England U15 have confirmed their squad for the December international window, which will be highlighted by a UEFA Development Tournament. Under the supervision of the Football Association, the Young Lions will continue their identification and development work at St George’s Park, with several fixtures scheduled against leading European nations in what already represents a highly demanding competitive environment for players barely into their teenage years. Read more Read More
England U17 finish their three-match friendly series in Dubai today, taking on Australia in their third outing following an impressive 5–2 victory over the United States, and a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. The match, scheduled for 11:30 at the Shabab Al Ahli Stadium, represents another important step for the Young Lions as they look to rebuild confidence after a disastrous European qualifying campaign. Read more Read More
Will Antwi’s England U19 side continue their qualifying campaign in Lithuania, where they are based at the Raudondvaris Stadium for the three fixtures that will determine qualification for the 2026 U19 European Championship, set to be held in north Wales from 28 June to 11 July. The first two matches have already been played, with the Young Lions defeating Lithuania 2–0 — thanks to a brace from Chelsea forward Shumaira Mheuka — before sweeping aside Latvia 7–0, a result highlighted by a brilliant hat-trick from Jesse Derry, also of Chelsea. Already guaranteed to finish top of the group, England will now be looking to sign off with another convincing win, ideally maintaining their perfect defensive record, as they take on Scotland in this final qualifier. Read more Read More
England U19, led by Will Antwi, continue their qualifying campaign in Lithuania, with all fixtures taking place at the Raudondvaris Stadium. These three matches will determine who progresses to the 2026 U19 European Championship, scheduled to be held in North Wales from 28 June to 11 July. The opening match has already been played, with the Young Lions defeating Lithuania 2–0, thanks to a brace from Chelsea striker Shumaira Mheuka. England will now be looking to build on that strong start by securing another victory against Latvia. Read more Read More