Football

March 25, 2026 Football
England U17 kick off their Round 2 campaign in the UEFA Euro 2026 qualifiers with an opening fixture against the Faroe Islands—a crucial encounter in their bid to secure promotion back to League A. Relegated after a disappointing first round, the Young Lions now have a clear and uncompromising objective: finish top of a group that also includes Israel and hosts Estonia. With only the group winners earning promotion, there is no margin for error from the outset. Read more Read More
March 25, 2026 Football
England U19, managed by Will Antwi, are in Portugal for the Elite Round of the UEFA Euro U19 2026 qualifiers—the final hurdle before a potential place at the finals in North Wales, scheduled from 28 June to 11 July. After navigating the first round with authority, the Young Lions now face a far more demanding task, needing to top a highly competitive group featuring Portugal, Serbia and Poland. With no qualification spot awarded to the best runners-up, every fixture carries significant weight in the race to progress. Read more Read More
March 20, 2026 Football
England U17 head into their final camp of the season with a very different objective to that of the older age groups. Rather than chasing qualification for Euro 2026, the Young Lions are aiming to secure promotion back to League A for the 2026–27 campaign. Relegated to League B after an underwhelming first round, England have been drawn into a group alongside Israel, the Faroe Islands and hosts Estonia. Only the group winners will be promoted, leaving no room for error despite the absence of direct qualification stakes. Read more Read More
March 20, 2026 Football
England U18 are set to kick off the first phase of the newly formatted qualification pathway for the UEFA European U19 Championship 2027. Despite still being classified at U18 level, this generation is already fully integrated into the U19 qualifying structure. Having secured their place in League A following strong results at U17 level, the Young Lions face a challenging group featuring Croatia, Spain and Bulgaria. A top-three finish will be enough to retain their League A status for the next round—an objective well within reach given the quality of the squad. This opening stage is primarily about maintaining their position among the elite, ahead of a far more demanding second phase, where—like in other age groups—only one team will ultimately progress to the final tournament. Read more Read More
March 20, 2026 Football
England U19, managed by Will Antwi, are set to travel to Portugal for the decisive round of fixtures in their bid to qualify for the UEFA European U19 Championship 2026. Should they progress, the tournament will be held in North Wales from 28 June to 11 July. After a comfortable first qualifying phase, the Young Lions now face a far sterner challenge, with only the group winners advancing from a pool that includes Portugal, Serbia and Poland—leaving no margin for error. Read more Read More