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U21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

Play-off winners Austria and Poland join the nine group qualifiers and hosts Italy in the finals.

November's U21 EURO qualifying action

November's U21 EURO qualifying action

Spain, Serbia and France maintained their perfect records after the last Under-21 qualifiers of the year, while England, holders Germany and Belgium are also well placed.

October's U21 qualifying action

Greece, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, Serbia and France all hold perfect records after October's qualifiers, with the likes of England and Romania well placed as holders Germany slipped and Gibraltar made history.

September's U21 qualifying action

September's U21 qualifying action

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino has begun in earnest with all the contenders now under way. Here is the state of play.

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino is beginning in earnest but actually started before the 2017 finals in Poland were played. Here is the state of play.

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: full guide

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: full guide

Qualifying for the 2019 U21 EURO in Italy and San Marino begins on Saturday as Kosovo make their competitive football national-team debut in the Republic of Ireland.

England face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

England face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

The 2019 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw has been made in Nyon, with England up against neighbours Scotland and fellow two-time winners the Netherlands.

Under-21 qualifying groups end

The Czech Republic, Denmark, England, FYR Macedonia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia and Sweden will join hosts Poland in the finals, with four other sides in the play-offs.

Denmark and Portugal qualify as Rashford hits three

Denmark and Portugal qualify as Rashford hits three

Denmark and Portugal are the first teams to book their places alongside hosts Poland in next June's finals while England moved closer with a Marcus Rashford hat-trick.

Germany and Portugal still perfect in U21 groups

With qualifying getting to the business end, Germany and Portugal have perfect records with the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Denmark, Croatia, Slovakia and England also top of their groups.

Five wins in five for Portugal and Germany

The Czech Republic, Italy, Iceland, Portugal, Wales, Spain, Germany, Slovakia and England lead the nine qualifying groups after the final qualifiers of 2015.

Eight perfect records remain in U21 qualifying

Eight perfect records remain in U21 qualifying

Belgium, Italy, Serbia, Portugal, Croatia, Austria, Germany and England maintain perfect records after October's qualifiers as holders Sweden drew 1-1 with Spain.

Under-21 qualifying starting to take shape

Under-21 qualifying starting to take shape

Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Iceland, Portugal, Wales, Croatia, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands are among those who impressed this month.

2017 Under-21 qualifying so far

2017 Under-21 qualifying so far

Qualifying for the 2017 finals in Poland resumes next week with the first full double-header fixtures but some games have already taken place. Here is the state of play.

What is the best U21 starting XI of all time?

UEFA.com offers up ten of the best Under-21 lineups of the past – which great sides have we forgotten? Let us know on @UEFAUnder21 using #U21EURO.

2017 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw

Italy and Serbia, who played in the 2004 final and are both in this summer's final tournament, will meet again in 2017 qualifying following Thursday's draw.

Seedings set for 2017 U21 qualifying draw

Seedings set for 2017 U21 qualifying draw

The 2017 qualifying group stage draw has been completed in Nyon, Switzerland, with the 52 teams split into nine groups. Check out who got who here.

Under-21 play-off lineup complete

Under-21 play-off lineup complete

Italy, Sweden, Ukraine, Netherlands, Iceland and Serbia joined Spain, England, Denmark, Slovakia, Croatia, Germany, Portugal and France in Friday's draw.

Greece deny Poland but miss out themselves

Greece 3-1 PolandTwo late goals from Giannis Gianniotas gave Greece the 3-1 win they needed, only for them to miss out due to Sweden's late victory.

Under-21 groups reach thrilling climax

Under-21 groups reach thrilling climax

Six sides will join England, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, France, Slovakia, Germany and Portugal in the play-offs on Tuesday. UEFA.com looks ahead to the deciders.

Stylish Sweden see off Greece

Sweden 3-0 GreeceJohn Guidetti scored one goal and Isaac Thelin two as Sweden moved second in Group 7 and set up a thrilling finale on Tuesday.

Under-21 qualifying – all you need to know

Under-21 qualifying – all you need to know

With UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying coming to a head from Wednesday, UEFA.com provides a rundown of the big games, key dates and standings.

Play-off draw scheduled for 12 September

Play-off draw scheduled for 12 September

The draw for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs will be held in Nyon on 12 September, three days after the conclusion of the qualifying group stage.

Portugal and England await play-off rivals

Portugal and England have booked their places in October's play-offs, and holders Spain and France are well set to join them when the ten groups end in September.

Nine-man Greece stun Turkey

Nine-man Greece stun Turkey

Greece 2-1 TurkeyAndreas Bouchalakis's 89th-minute goal completed a remarkable comeback for the hosts who played for 65 minutes with nine men.

Key ties set to shape Under-21 qualifying

Key ties set to shape Under-21 qualifying

After more than three months away, Under-21 qualifying resumes on Wednesday with a host of potentially defining fixtures. UEFA.com picks out five of the most eye-catching ties.

Under-21 qualifying ... the story so far

Under-21 qualifying ... the story so far

Under-21 qualifying resumes this week after a three-and-a-half-month hiatus – UEFA.com recaps the major movers, shakers and headline-makers from the campaign so far.

Milik hits three as Poland beat Greece

Poland 3-1 GreeceArkadiusz Milik scored a second hat-trick in the space of five days to move his side five points clear at the top of Group 7.

Greece put five past ten-man Sweden

Greece 5-1 SwedenThere were five separate scorers as Kostas Tsanas's side got the better of their ten-man visitors to secure a third Group 7 win.

Spain, Germany hope to near play-offs

Holders Spain and their forerunners as champions Germany and the Netherlands could all have a foot planted firmly in the play-offs after November's busy qualifying agenda.

Greece return to form with Malta triumph

Malta 0-4 GreeceThe visitors bounced back from Friday's Group 7 defeat away to Turkey to return to winning ways with an emphatic victory in Ta' Qali.

Turkey overcome Greece to move top of Group 7

Turkey 1-0 GreeceMusa Çağıran's 11th-minute goal earned Turkey their second victory in qualifying Group 7 and condemned the visitors to a first defeat.

Greece blow away Malta to open in style

Greece 5-0 Malta The hosts could afford a missed penalty as two early goals from Nikos Karelis set them on the way to a resounding opening win.

Spain start bid as U21 qualifying steps up gear

Spain start bid as U21 qualifying steps up gear

Holders Spain and their fellow 2013 semi-finalists begin their qualifying campaigns on Thursday in the first full set of fixtures. UEFA.com looks at how the groups stand.

Road to the Czech Republic: The story so far

Road to the Czech Republic: The story so far

The 2013 finals may have just ended in Israel but qualifying for the 2015 tournament in the Czech Republic is already in full swing and UEFA.com looks at the state of play.

Spain learn fate in U21 qualifying draw

Spain learn fate in U21 qualifying draw

Most recent winners Spain and Germany face tough schedules while Greece will meet Turkey after the 2013/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying draw in Nyon.

Under-21 2013–15 qualifying draw seedings

Only Norway of this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship finalists miss out on top seeding ahead of the qualifying draw for the competition's 2013–15 edition.

Greece bow out with win against Cyprus

Greece 1-0 CyprusBoth sides were already out of contention in Group 1 but Greece made sure they finished on a high thanks to Giannis Potouridis's spectacular lob.

Last spots on offer as Under-21 play-offs loom

Last spots on offer as Under-21 play-offs loom

Seven play-off places will be up for grabs when the qualifying group stage for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship draws to a fascinating close on Monday.

Bosnia and Herzegovina sew up second spot

Bosnia and Herzegovina sew up second spot

Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-0 GreeceThe hosts confirmed themselves as runners-up in qualifying Group 1 with a comprehensive victory, all the goals coming in the first 16 minutes.

Under-21s set for thrilling September showdown

The qualifying round of the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship reaches an exciting climax in September with eight of the ten groups to be decided and 12 play-off places available.

Promise of dramatic finish to qualifying round

There are seven qualifiers in August which could set up a tense finale when the race to reach the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs concludes in September.

Magnificent Manzaroli defies Greece

Magnificent Manzaroli defies Greece

San Marino 0-0 GreeceSan Marino earned their first point in qualifying Group 1 by virtue of a faultless goalkeeping display from Mattia Manzaroli.

June dates hold key for Under-21 contenders

June dates hold key for Under-21 contenders

Spain, France and Russia are among the sides who can secure their spot in the play-offs for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship during the June programme of fixtures.

Germany's Funk too much for Greece

Germany 1-0 GreeceAn uncharacteristic mistake from goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino allowed Patrick Funk to get the only goal against ten-man Greece.

England and Netherlands out to make amends

There are scores to settle when Under-21 qualifying resumes on Wednesday as England host Belgium, Scotland chase a double over the Netherlands and Greece travel to Germany.

Višća ensures victory for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Višća ensures victory for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Greece 0-1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe visitors took all three Group 1 points in chilly Tripolis, triumphing thanks to Edin Višća's powerful strike midway through the second half.

Mlapa completes treble as Germany win in Greece

Mlapa completes treble as Germany win in Greece

Greece 4-5 GermanyPeniel Mlapa completed his hat-trick five minutes into added time as the visitors maintained their 100% record in Group 1.

Final repeat tops Under-21 bill

Eight teams have 100% records to protect during the next batch of qualifiers, with a repeat of this year's final between Spain and Switzerland in store in Group 5.

Greece strike back to better Belarus

Greece strike back to better Belarus

Belarus 1-3 GreeceAn early missed penalty and an unlikely opener for the home side did not deter Greece as they came back to take three Group 1 points in Borisov.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Marios Siampanis
Goalkeeper 1 Vasilis Xenopoulos
Goalkeeper 12 Kostas Tzolakis
Goalkeeper 12 Antonios Stergiakis
Goalkeeper 13 Panagiotis Katsikas
Goalkeeper 13 Ioannis Angelopoulos
Goalkeeper 13 Christos Mandas

Defender 2 Kostas Apostolakis
Defender 3 Alexandros Katranis
Defender 4 Dimitris Nikolaou
Defender 4 Stefanos Evangelou
Defender 5 Dimitrios Meliopoulos
Defender 5 Apostolos Diamantis
Defender 6 Panagiotis Retsos
Defender 8 Giorgos Giannoutsos
Defender 14 Konstantinos Dimitriou
Defender 14 Giannis Michailidis
Defender 14 Giorgos Antzoulas
Defender 14 Apostolos Konstantopoulos
Defender 15 Nikolaos Kainourgios
Defender 15 Petros Bagkalianis
Defender 15 Georgios Liavas
Defender 16 Panagiotis Liagkas
Defender 17 Eleftherios Lyratzis
Defender 21 Marios Tsaousis
Defender 22 Ampntoul Rachman Oues
Defender 23 Odysseas-Vlasios Lymperakis

Midfielder 6 Theocharis Tsiggaras
Midfielder 7 Dimitrios Emmanouilidis
Midfielder 7 Giannis Varkas
Midfielder 8 Konstantinos Balogiannis
Midfielder 8 Sotirios-Polykarpos Alexandropoulos
Midfielder 10 Giannis Bouzoukis
Midfielder 11 Marious Vrousai
Midfielder 11 Georgios Ntaviotis
Midfielder 16 Angelos Tsingaras
Midfielder 18 Ioannis Papanikolaou
Midfielder 18 Giorgos Xenitidis
Midfielder 20 Zisis Chatzistravos
Midfielder 20 Ioannis Oikonomidis
Midfielder 20 Nemania Milogevits
Midfielder 20 Ioannis Foivos Botos
Midfielder 21 Spyros Natsos

Forward 7 Dimitris Limnios
Forward 9 Fotios Ioannidis
Forward 9 Anastasios Douvikas
Forward 10 Vangelis Pavlidis
Forward 11 Nikolaos Zografakis
Forward 15 Alexandros Lolis
Forward 17 Theodosios Machairas
Forward 19 Anargyros Kampetsis
Forward 19 Alexandros Gkargkalatzidis
Forward 19 Ioannis Iatroudis
Forward 21 Georgios Koutsias
Forward 21 Antonis Gaitanidis
Forward 23 Efthymios Christopoulos

Coach

Coach Ioannis Goumas

Legend

Suspended

Matches

08 October 2020

Qualifying round

Futbolo stadionas Marijampolėje Marijampole

13 October 2020

Qualifying round

Stadio Apostolos Nikolaidis Athens

13 November 2020

Qualifying round

Stadio Apostolos Nikolaidis Athens

17 November 2020

Qualifying round

Stadio Apostolos Nikolaidis Athens

Form guide

W

SMR San Marino 0-1 GRE Greece
2020/09/06 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 06/09/2020
L

LTU Lithuania 2-0 GRE Greece
2020/10/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/10/2020
L

GRE Greece 0-1 CRO Croatia
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020
L

GRE Greece 0-2 CZE Czech Republic
2020/11/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/11/2020
W

GRE Greece 1-0 SCO Scotland
2020/11/17 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 17/11/2020

Statistics

Matches played 10

Won 5

Lost 3

Drawn 1

Goals 9

Assists 5

Saves 14

Fouls committed 113

Fouls suffered 128

Average scored 0.9

Average conceded 0.9

Cards 22 Yellow cards

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