Summary

  • Use play icon at top of the page to watch live coverage from Israel

  • Scotland are the only home nation’s representative in the men’s event

  • Defending champions and four-times winners the Netherlands go into the tournament as favourites

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  1. What are the U17 European Championships?

    Scotland are the only home nation’s representative in the men’s event. Coached by former Celtic and Wigan player Brian McLaughlin, the team has qualified for five previous European Championship finals, achieving its best result in 2014 when they got to the semi-finals.

    Exciting forward Ben Doak (recently signed by Liverpool) misses out on the tournament through injury. However, potential names to look out include Rangers’ Rory Wilson– who was named Man of the Match in the recent Scottish FA Youth Cup Final after scoring a brace in a 2-1 win over Hearts.

    Defending champions and four-times winners the Netherlands go into the tournament as favourites.

  2. How can I watch the Uefa U17 European Championships?

    All times are BST and subject to change

    BBC iPlayer

    Live coverage of Under-17 European Championships will be available across BBC Sport.

    In the men's tournament, Scotland are the sole British representatives in Israel, and BBC Sport has all their group games as well as all the matches in the knockout stages.

    All matches will be shown on BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app and be available as catch-up for 30 days.

    Tuesday, 17 May

    Scotland v Portugal - 17:45-20:00

    Friday, 20 May

    Denmark v Scotland - 12:15-14:30

    Monday, 23 May

    Sweden v Scotland - 17:45-20:00

    Wednesday, 25 May

    Quarter-final 1:15:15-17:30

    Quarter-final 2:17:45-20:00

    Thursday, 26 May

    Quarter-final 3:15:15-17:30

    Quarter-final 4:17:45-20:00

    Sunday, 29 May

    Semi-final1:15:15-17:30

    Semi-final 2:18:45-21:00

    Wednesday, 1 June

    Final:16:45-19:00

  3. How to get into football

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    Women's World Cup: Cuthbert & Bright's easy drills to help you improve your skills

    The beautiful game. The national game. The world game.

    Football is a phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe live and breathe it, playing it with their friends and watching their heroes.

    But don't be content to just watch it. Lace up your boots and get your foot on the ball to take part in perhaps the most easily accessible sport there is.

    Football gives you an all-round workout. Players run, kick, dodge, sprint and jump, and constantly twisting and turning your body increases endurance, promotes agility and develops physical co-ordination.

    Football also promotes teamwork on and off the pitch, as many teams socialise together.

    You can find out more about how to get involved in our handy guide.