Holders Germany qualify with victory in Northern Ireland England also into FIFA World Cup finals after dramatic win against Slovenia Robert Lewandowski makes history but Poland must wait to reach Russia Watch highlights of tonight's games from 24:00CET on Friday Permutations: who needs what to qualify Qualified: Belgium, England, Germany, Russia (hosts) Group CNorthern Ireland 1-3 GermanyGermany only needed a point to clinch qualificat... UEFA.com - News
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Germany, England win as Denmark down Poland
UEFA.com has highlights of every qualifier; Friday's games will be available to view from midnight CET on Saturday. Group CCzech Republic 1-2 GermanyThe visitors made a strong start with Mesut Özil's defence-splitting pass finding Timo Werner for a fourth-minute breakthrough but Germany were unable to build on that positive start and paid the price 12 minutes from time, Vladimír Darida levelling with a stunning shot into the top corner from 25 metres. Germany, however, would not be denied and with two minutes left Toni Kroos clipped in a free-kick that was expertly headed into... UEFA.com - News
#U21EURO Friday: Sweden v England, Poland v Slovakia
How can I follow the games on UEFA.com?UEFA.com will have reporters on the ground at both of Friday's Group A fixtures, with live analysis, photos, minute-by-minute commentary and reaction in the build-up, during the game and after full time. There will also be extensive coverage on Twitter (@UEFAUnder21), Facebook (@under21) and Instagram (UEFA.com).Follow here: Sweden v England (kick-off 18:00CET)Follow here: Poland v Slovakia (kick-off: 20:45CET) SWEDEN V ENGLANDWhen and where?The first game of the tournament kicks o... UEFA.com - News
Who to look out for at the U21 EURO
England: Nathaniel Chalobah (Chelsea)Injuries and the promotion of Marcus Rashford have not stopped Aidy Boothroyd naming a strong squad. Defender Chalobah, after loan spells with the likes of Napoli, Reading and Middlesbrough, was given his Chelsea chance this season and made ten appearances in their Premier League victory, mostly from the bench. A final tournament will hold no fears for the assured centre-back, having helped England win the 2010 U17 EURO, and this will be his third U21 EURO. Poland: Dawid Kownacki (Lech Poznań)The 20-year-old has been compared to Robert Lewandowski – who also ma... UEFA.com - News
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Dawid Kownacki
Compared by some to fellow Lech Poznań prodigy Robert Lewandowski, Dawid Kownacki will be in the shop window when he represents hosts Poland at this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship.Name: Dawid KownackiClub: Lech PoznańDebut: 6 December 2013 v Wisła Kraków (Ekstraklasa)Position: forwardNationality: PolishDate of birth: 14 March 1997Preferred foot: rightHeight: 185 cm They say ..."I have seen lots of talented players in Lech's acade... UEFA.com - News
What they said about the U21 finals draw
The sides involved at the first 12-team UEFA European Under-21 Championship know what awaits them in Poland next June after today's draw in Krakow. See what the teams' representatives had to say.Group A: Poland (hosts), Slovakia, Sweden (holders), EnglandZbigniew Boniek, Polish Football Association presidentPoland are in an extremely difficult group, but at the same time a very interesting one. We've got Sweden, the European champions; we've got England, who are always good at this level; and we have Slovakia with their ambitious plans. It won't be easy, but if you want to play in the European Championship and have any chance, you can't b... UEFA.com - News
WU17 EURO elite round draw seedings
Holders Germany, fellow former champions Poland and best third-placed side Russia are among the 23 teams that have advanced from the UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship qualifying round to join Spain in the elite round draw on 11 November.Draw procedure• There are four seeding pots in accordance with the coefficient ranking list, with the six countries with the highest coefficients in Pot A, the next six in Pot B, and so on.The potsPot A: Spain, France, Germany (holders), Austria, Norway, Republic of IrelandPot B: Denmark, Poland, Greece, Hungary, Sweden, Netherlands... UEFA.com - News