Football
With just under a month to go before the start of the 2025 U21 European Championship, England have named a provisional 29-man squad as they prepare to defend the title they clinched in 2024. While Lee Carsley’s final selection will be trimmed to 23 players and revealed on 6 June, this initial squad offers a valuable glimpse into the key figures the Young Lions will rely on in Slovakia from 11 to 28 June. Read more Read More
At 7:30pm this Friday evening, England U17s will take to the pitch for their second group-stage fixture of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, held at the Stadiumi “Arena Egnatia”, one of four host venues in Albania. Just two days after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Belgium, the Young Lions now face a crucial clash with Italy, knowing that a victory would not only put them top of the group, leapfrogging the Azzurrini, but also put them in prime position to secure a place in the semi-finals. Clinching top spot in the group is particularly important, as it would likely lead to a more favourable semi-final tie against the runner-up from the other section, which features France, Portugal, Germany and hosts Albania. Read more Read More
At 5pm this Tuesday evening, England’s U17s will kick off their UEFA U17 European Championship campaign against Belgium at the Stadiumi “Arena Egnatia”, one of four venues in Albania hosting the tournament. Boasting a squad of rare quality at this age group, the Young Lions head into the competition as strong favourites. Their objective is clear: make a statement in their opening fixture and secure one of the top two spots in the group, ideally finishing top to set up a more favourable semi-final against the runner-up of the other pool, which features France, Portugal, Germany and hosts Albania. Read more Read More
Liam Bramley’s England Under-18s are set to round off their 2024-25 campaign with a double-header of friendly fixtures against Morocco. The Young Lions will travel to Salé to take on their North African hosts at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, one of the most advanced youth development centres on the continent. This international window will mark the final outing at U18 level for this group, who are due to progress to the U19s set-up next season. It’s a last real test on foreign soil against a Moroccan side brimming with talent and currently sweeping aside most opposition across Africa. Read more Read More