England’s Under-21 squad are heading to Slovakia to defend their title as Euros champions.
The nation secured victory in the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Georgia and will be hoping history can repeat itself two years on.
Young Lions head coach Lee Carsley has picked a football squad which includes two players who featured in the 2023 team: defender Charlie Cresswell and Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott.
They kick-off their campaign in the group stage against Czechia on Thursday at the Mol Arena before tackling Slovenia three days later on Sunday 15 June.
Here’s what we know about the tournament.
What is the schedule for the Under-21 Euros?
Wednesday 11 June
Group stage – Matchday 1
- Slovakia v Spain at 5pm
- Italy v Romania at 8pm
- Portugal v France at 8pm
- Poland v Georgia at 8pm
Thursday 12 June
Group stage – Matchday 1
- Ukraine v Denmark at 5pm
- Czechia v England at 8pm
- Germany v Slovenia at 8pm
- Finland v Netherlands at 8pm
Saturday 14 June
Group stage – Matchday 2
- Spain v Romania at 5pm
- Slovakia v Italy at 8pm
- Portugal v Poland at 8pm
- France v Georgia at 8pm
Sunday 15 June
Group Stage – Matchday 2
- England v Slovenia at 5pm
- Finland v Ukraine at 5pm
- Czechia v Germany at 8pm
- Netherlands v Denmark at 8pm
Tuesday 17 June
Group stage – Matchday 3
- France v Poland at 5pm
- Georgia v Portugal at 5pm
- Romania v Slovakia at 8pm
- Spain v Italy at 8pm
Wednesday 18 June
Group stage – Matchday 3
- Denmark v Finland at 5pm
- Netherlands v Ukraine at 5pm
- Slovenia v Czechia at 8pm
- England v Germany at 8pm
Saturday 21 June
Quarter-finals
- Winner of Group C v Runners-up of Group D at 5pm
- Winner of Group A v Runners-up of Group B at 8pm
Sunday 22 June
Quarter-finals
- Winner of Group B v Runners-up of Group A at 5pm
- Winner of Group D v Runners-up of Group C at 8pm
Wednesday 25 June
Semi-finals
Saturday 28 June
Final at 8pm
What are the groups?
There are four groups in the Under-21 Euros:
- Group A – Spain, Italy, Romania, Slovakia
- Group B – Czechia, England, Germany, Slovenia
- Group C – France, Georgia, Poland, Portugal
- Group D – Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Ukraine
How can I watch the Under-21 Euros?
The Under-21 Euros will be shown live on Channel 4’s platforms, as the broadcaster has exclusive rights to tournament coverage – which is sponsored by the British Army.
All of England’s U21’s matches will be shown live on Channel 4, along with the quarter-finals and the final.
Viewers will also be able to stream the matches on Channel4.com.
Another 15 matches, encompassing the group stage games and semi-finals, will be broadcast live on 4Seven.
Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube channel will show clips of the games and highlights.
Who’s in England’s squad for the Under-21 Euros?
Lee Carsley has selected 24 players to represent England at the 2025 Under-21 Euros:
- Goalkeepers – James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)
- Defenders – Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)
- Midfielders – Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)
- Forwards – Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Samuel Iling-Junior (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)
* Tom Fellows (West Bromwich Albion) will travel as an additional training player.
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