Watch England U19s go for European glory on the BBC

England's Ava Baker walks out for an under-19 international against Spain in Alicante in February 2025. — Image caption,
England's Ava Baker scored five goals in six games during qualifying

Nick Pennington

BBC Sport Assistant Producer

Sean Livesey

BBC Sport Assistant Producer

13 June 2025

England's future generations will be in action when the men's and women's European Under-19 Championships take place this month.

The men's tournament - in Romania - kicks off on Saturday, one day before the women's competition in Poland begins.

England's men have been drawn in a tough group with Germany, Netherlands and Norway, while the women will face Netherlands, Portugal and holders Spain.

The story so far

Spain are the most successful nation since the Women's Under-19 Euros began in its current format in 2001-02.

They have won six titles and come into this year's tournament as the three-time defending champions.

Germany have also won what is now known as the Under-19s Euros six times, but two of those triumphs came before the tournament was rebranded from an under-18 competition.

England's sole women's victory came in 2009, and they were beaten finalists in 2007, 2010 and 2013.

Ethan Wheatley and celebrate an England goal — Image caption,
England have won two of the most recent six editions of the men's European Under-19 Championship

Spain are also the most successful team in the men's tournament, with nine titles since it too was switched from under-18s to under-19s in 2001-02.

Their most recent success came in Northern Ireland last year, when they beat France 2-0 in the final. That meant Spain's senior men and both under-19 teams won European competitions in 2024.

England, who failed to qualify last year, have won the tournament twice since its rebrand - most recently in 2022.

Future stars to look out for

Striker Ethan Wheatley made his England Under-19 debut last year and has already played for Manchester United in the Premier League.

He was loaned to Walsall for the second half of last season but only played four times.

In the women's tournament, Birmingham midfielder Ava Baker will hope to add to her already impressive goal tally at this level.

Baker scored five goals in six games during the qualifying campaign, including one in a 10-0 victory over Ukraine.

European Under-19 Championship schedules and BBC coverage

We will be showing live coverage from both the men's and women's tournaments. England group games will be available across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, along with Red Button coverage of selected matches.

All times BST

Saturday, 14 June

Men's European U19 Championship: England v Norway (15:00)

BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app

Sunday, 15 June

Women's European U19 Championship: England v Netherlands (16:00)

BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app

Tuesday, 17 June

Men's European U19 Championship: Germany v England (18:00)