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On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the France U17s will face off against the England U17s in the European Under-17 Championship group stage.
This match is highly anticipated as both teams are part of a challenging group that also includes Spain and Portugal.
Team Form and History
France U17s
France comes into this tournament with a rich history, having won the European Under-17 Championship three times (2004, 2015, 2022).
They were runners-up last year, losing to Germany in a penalty shootout. This year, France is making its fourth consecutive appearance after a successful qualifying campaign where they secured three consecutive victories to book their place in Cyprus.
They will be looking to build on their strong form, having beaten England 2-1 in their final qualifying game earlier this year.
Recent Form: LWDWWW
England U17s
England has also had a successful history in this competition, winning twice (2010, 2014).
Their best performance in recent years was a runner-up finish in 2017, losing to Spain in the final.
This year, England is making its ninth consecutive appearance in the European Under-17 Championship.
Despite a setback against France in qualifying, where they played with ten men for 75 minutes, England had strong wins against Northern Ireland (5-1) and Hungary (5-0).
Recent Form: WLLWWL
Team News and Lineups
France U17s
France will rely heavily on their robust defence and midfield, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Joane Gadou and Bordeaux’s Mathys Angely likely set to operate as the centre-back pairing.
In the midfield, Yani Sellami, Darryl Bakola, and Ayyoub Bouaddi are contenders to start.
Rayane Messi, who scored four goals in six qualifying matches, will be one of the key attacking outlets.
Expected Lineup
Goalkeeper: Stawiecki
Defenders: Thebault, Gadou, Angely, Bienck
Midfielders: Sellami, Bakola, Bouaddi
Forwards: Kouakou, Messi, Sternal
England U17s
England will be without Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, who is serving a one-match suspension.
The defence is expected to…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-05-21 09:44:47
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