The UEFA European Under-17 Championship kicked off on Friday in England with the hosts aiming to complete a unique grand slam of international trophies.
Last year England became only the second nation after Brazil in 2003 to win both the FIFA U-17 and U-20 World Cups and also picked up the U19 EURO. They were only denied the U17 title in the final by a last-gasp Spain equaliser and penalty shoot-out reverse, but on 20 May England will hope to become the first nation ever to simultaneously hold all four European and world men’s youth titles.
Hoping that this junior success will help England end their long wait for a second major title is senior national coach Gar…