Liechtenstein Football Association general secretary Roland Ospelt, tournament director for the finals, is pleased fans came out in numbers despite the lack of a host team.

Saido Berahino produced a stunning goal to set England on their way to beating Turkey; not bad for someone who only joined the squad after their first game due to an emergency call-up.

Thursday's semi-final lineup in Vaduz has been decided with Spain taking on Turkey and France up against the only side still remaining yet to win the Under-17 title, England.

Spain 2-0 Portugal
Spain are through to the semi-finals as Group A winners after two late Gerard goals condemned Portugal to elimination.

Turkey 1-2 England
England came from behind to top Group B with a perfect record but despite their loss Turkey join them in the semi-finals.

Having scored twice in Turkey's 3-1 win against Greece, captain Artun Akçakin told UEFA.com that a pre-tournament training camp got them up to speed – and used to the rain.

Portugal striker Ricardo Esgaio spread the credit after his two goals inspired a 3-0 defeat of Switzerland and told UEFA.com he is learning from playing under former international Rui Bento.

Greece 1-3 Turkey
Okay Yokuşlu opened the scoring and Artun Akçakin struck twice to take the Group B points.

Portugal 3-0 Switzerland
Ricardo Esgaio scored either side of a Mateus Fonseca goal as Portugal began Group A in fine style.

In the draw for May's U17 finals in Liechtenstein, Spain have been pitted against Portugal, France and Switzerland while the other group features Greece, Turkey, England and Czech Republic.

Poland 0-2 Spain
Two Paco Alcácer goals ensured Ginés Meléndez's side topped Group 4 at the expense of Belgium, who lost their final match.

Spain, the most successful side in the history of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, are among those kicking off the elite round on Wednesday with eight finals places on offer.