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Published 31 March 2025 2 min read
Men's U17

England MU17s learn EURO Finals draw

Written by:

Nicholas Veevers

The Young Lions were drawn in Group B for May's UEFA U17 EURO Finals in Albania

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England men’s under-17s will play Italy, Belgium and Czechia at this summer’s UEFA U17 EURO Finals in Albania following Monday's draw in Tirana.

Neil Ryan’s Young Lions secured their place at the Finals last week, after winning all three of their second qualifying round games against Israel, Slovenia and Northern Ireland.

And in what will be a record-breaking 17th appearance at the UEFA U17 EURO Finals for England, they were drawn in Group B at the draw at the House of Football in Tirana 

Group A saw host nation Albania drawn out alongside France, Germany and Portugal.

The Young Lions won all three of their second qualifying rounds at St. George's Park in March
The Young Lions won all three of their second qualifying rounds at St. George's Park in March

All nations will play three group games, with the top two from each progressing to the semi-finals.

The U17 EURO Finals take place from Monday 19 May until the final on Sunday 1 June, with England's group games listed below:

England v Belgium
5pm, Tuesday 20 May
Arena Egnatia, Rrogozhinë

Italy v England
7.30pm, Friday 23 May
Arena Egnatia, Rrogozhinë

Czechia v England
7.30pm, Monday 26 May
Arena Egnatia, Rrogozhinë

The semi-finals will be played on Thursday 29 May and the Final at 7.30pm on Sunday 1 June.