Rrogozhine, Albania — England U17 team don ready for their European Championship campaign, begin with match against Belgium for Egnatia Arena on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This Group B clash go start by 16:45 BST as di Young Lions dey look to win dia third title after previous victories in 2010 and 2014.
England qualify for di tournament by winning all six of dem qualifying matches, under di guidance of Coach Neil Ryan. Di team get plenty talents, with under-18 and under-21 Premier League players making up di squad. One standout be Leeds United’s Harry Gray, wey don show wetin e fit do in Championship.
On the oda side, Belgium don dey strong too, as dem don make it to di semi-finals three times in di past competitions. Coach Bob Browaeys lead dem into dis tournament with a good mix of players, including midfield stars like August Jan De Wannemacker, Nathan De Cat, and Noah Fernandez.
“We don prepare well for dis tournament,” Coach Ryan talk. “We dey optimistic as we face tough teams like Belgium and defending champions Italy.”
For di match, England suppose keep an eye on Belgium’s attack as dem don score plenty goals in di qualifiers. Di last time di two teams meet, England win, but dis time be fresh start for both teams.
Di Young Lions go also play against Czechia later in di tournament. Dem need to finish in di top two from dis group to qualify for di semi-finals wey go start from May 29. Di final go take place on June 1.
Fans for di UK fit catch di match on BBC Sport, wey go show all matches of di tournament. Highlights and streaming options go dey available for fans to follow di action live.
Di mood for di team dey high as dem gather for dis important tournament. Di expectation from di fans and di country don rise, as dem dey hope say England fit bring di cup home.
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