England Under-17's Prepare For European Championships

Last updated : 29 April 2018 By Three Lions

The Three Lions are the host nation for the 2018 UEFA U17 Championship.

Currently world champions at this age level, a new crop of England youngsters make up the squad for this tournament which takes place at venues across the Midlands and South Yorkshire over the next three weeks.

Tournament ambassador Wayne Rooney made the draw for the competition and placed England in a group alongside Israel, Italy and Switzerland.

12 other teams are taking part with the final taking place at the New York Stadium, home of Rotherham United, on Sunday 20 May.

England’s group games are as follows:

Versus Israel, Friday 4th May, 7pm, at Chesterfield FC

Versus Italy, Monday 7th May, 3pm, at Walsall FC

Versus Switzerland, Thursday 10th May, 7pm, at Rotherham United

Tickets for England matches are priced at £5 Adults and £2.50 Concessions with a special schools offer in place.

A group package is also in place covering all three of England’s opening fixtures.

Details can be found on the FA ticketing page for the tournament.