Football

England U20, now officially known as the England Elite Squad and led by head coach Ben Futcher, are gearing up for their sole fixture of the October international break against Switzerland. Unlike the March camp, the Young Lions will play just one match this time around, scheduled for Friday 10 October at 1pm BST at St. George’s Park, the national football centre in Burton. Following a narrow defeat to Italy last month in Chesterfield, Futcher’s side will be keen to bounce back and make a statement against the Swiss. Read more Read More
England U17s kicked off their season with a training camp in Duisburg, Germany, playing three internationals against Venezuela, Israel and the hosts. The gathering, staged with the upcoming 2026 U17 European Championship qualifiers in mind, gave Liam Bramley the chance to assess a 23-man squad in a variety of situations. The Young Lions won all three matches, culminating in a breathtaking 7–5 victory over Germany that showcased the raw talent of Chelsea forward Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, who struck four times and proved the driving force of this age group. Read more Read More
England U18s began their new campaign in style at the Costa De La Luz International Tournament, held in Spain at the start of September. Three fixtures were on the schedule for the Young Lions, against Uzbekistan, Morocco and finally Canada. Under head coach Neil Ryan, England won all three matches, lifting the tournament trophy while also fine-tuning preparations for the U17 World Cup in Qatar this November. The camp allowed Ryan to test an extended 24-man squad, with several standout individual displays across the week. Read more Read More
England U19 kicked off the 2025–26 season with a training camp at the Pinatar Arena in Spain. Three fixtures were on the agenda for the Young Lions, against Ukraine, Spain and the Netherlands. The September camp gave head coach Will Antwi the chance to assess a talented squad and lay the foundations for the upcoming U19 EURO qualifying campaign. With encouraging results and standout individual displays, the break showcased a group brimming with ambition and quality. Read more Read More
At 11:30 this Tuesday, at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, England U19s play their final match in a scheduled three-game friendly series. The Young Lions opened with a 2–0 win over Ukraine before being held to an entertaining 3–3 draw against Spain in a tougher test. Read more Read More