Two years ago, England won their maiden Under-21 European Championship title in Georgia and Romania, after beating Spain 1-0 in the final courtesy of a deflected Cole Palmer free-kick. The Young Lions will hope luck shines on them again when the 2025 tournament kicks off this week, with Spain expected to be an even stronger proposition this time around while the likes of Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands are also in good shape for deep runs.
Each country has submitted a 23-man list of players for the tournament, with those born on or after January 1, 2002, eligible for selection. This means there will be a healthy blend of youthful exuberance and experience in Slovakia, with some players aiming to make an impact on the international stage for the first time while others bid to take their next step in their fledgling careers.
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