England U19s in the Spotlight

This month, the future stars of English football will be on display at the European Under-19 Championships. The men's tournament kicks off in Romania on Saturday, followed by the women's competition in Poland on Sunday. England's teams are set to face some of the toughest opponents in their respective groups.

Tournament Overview

Men's Tournament:

• Group Stage: England, Germany, Netherlands, Norway
• Key Match: England vs Germany on 17 June

Women's Tournament:

• Group Stage: England, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
• Key Match: England vs Spain on 21 June

Historical Context

Spain has been the dominant force in both the men's and women's tournaments. The men's team has won nine titles since the tournament's rebranding in 2001-02, while the women's team has secured six titles, including the last three consecutive championships.

England's women's team has had its moments of glory, winning the title in 2009 and reaching the finals in 2007, 2010, and 2013. The men's team has also shown promise, winning the championship twice since its rebranding, most recently in 2022.

Players to Watch

Men's Team:

• Ethan Wheatley: The Manchester United striker made his England U19 debut last year and is one to watch.

Women's Team:

• Ava Baker: The Birmingham midfielder has already scored five goals in six qualifying games, including one in a 10-0 victory over Ukraine.

BBC Coverage Details

All England group games will be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, with Red Button coverage for selected matches. Here's the schedule:

• 14 June: England vs Norway (Men's)
• 15 June: England vs Netherlands (Women's)
• 17 June: Germany vs England (Men's)
• 18 June: Portugal vs England (Women's)
• 20 June: Netherlands vs England (Men's)
• 21 June: Spain vs England (Women's)

Semi-finals and finals will also be broadcast live if England progresses.

Related Topics

• Football
• Youth Development
• European Championships