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Under-19s European Championships: Star players, fixtures, teams, group draw & complete guide

The Three Lions will be looking to win a second successive Under 19 European Championship, while Portugal and Italy are strong forces

England will be hoping to defend their Under 19 European Championship this year as the competition is underway, with this current edition taking place in Finland.

The European Under-19 Championship is the annual international youth football championship organised by UEFA for the men's under-19 national teams of Europe. The top five teams of the tournament will qualify for the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup.

A total of eight teams are playing in the tournament, with players born on or after 1 January, 1999 eligible to participate.