Football
At 4pm this Monday, at the Ortalıq Stadion in Kostanay, England U21s – crowned European champions this summer for the second tournament in a row – begin their new campaign with the opening qualifier for Euro 2027 against Kazakhstan. Read more Read More
At 7:30pm this Friday, at the SMH Group Stadium in Chesterfield, England U20 return to action with a one-off friendly against Italy. Up against a Squadra Azzurra renowned for their tactical discipline and defensive resilience, the Young Lions will look to showcase their attacking firepower and technical quality. This match offers a valuable platform for several players eager to confirm their promise after breaking through at senior level last season. Read more Read More
At 4pm this Wednesday, at the Estadio Antonio Barbadillo in Cádiz, England U18 return to action with the first of three friendlies, kicking off against Uzbekistan. With a squad boasting rare depth and quality at this age group, the Young Lions will be aiming to make a strong statement early on – not only to secure their place in future squads, but also to stake a claim for starting roles. Read more Read More
At 2pm this Wednesday, at the Leichtathletikstadion in Basel, England U17s kick off their return to action with the first of three friendlies, opening against Venezuela. These matches carry extra weight, coming just before the Young Lions begin their U17 European Championship qualifiers and then head into the U17 World Cup. The clash with Venezuela is particularly significant – the two sides are due to meet again in their opening World Cup fixture. Read more Read More
At 10am this Wednesday, at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, England’s youth sides get back into action – beginning with England U19s, who kick off a run of three friendlies against Ukraine. Blessed with a squad of rare quality at this level, the Young Lions will be looking to make a strong start as they aim to finish in the top two of their group – ideally top spot, which would set up a more favourable semi-final tie against the runners-up from the other pool, which features France, Portugal, Germany and hosts Albania. Read more Read More