Dutch draw neighbours Belgium

Competitive pools
The Jong Oranje, the only seeded nation and winners of last season's tournament in Portugal, were pitted against first-time qualifiers Israel as well as perennial challengers Portugal and their neighbours Belgium in Group A. The Group B lineup brings together the Czech Republic, England, Serbia and Italy in a tough-looking section. The draw was conducted by former Netherlands captain Frank de Boer and AFC Ajax striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar in tandem with UEFA professional football director Giorgio Marchetti.

Schedule
The action begins on Sunday 10 June, with all eight teams playing each of the other three sides in their section. The top two in each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled to take place in Heerenveen and Arnhem on Wednesday 20 June. Should a play-off be needed to decide the fourth qualifier for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing - in the event of England reaching the semis - it will be staged the following day in Nijmegen. The tournament then concludes at the 20,000-capacity Euroborg Stadion in Groningen on Saturday 23 June.