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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

Israel defeat of FYROM in vain

Israel defeat of FYROM in vain

Israel 2-1 FYROMIsrael missed out on the play-offs despite beating the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Larnaca.

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.

Azerbaijan dent Israel's play-off hopes

Azerbaijan dent Israel's play-off hopes

Azerbaijan 3-0 IsraelRahman Hajiyev scored a pair in Baku as the hosts inflicted a heavy blow on the visitors' play-off chances.

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.

Israel defeat FYROM to secure second place

Israel defeat FYROM to secure second place

FYROM 0-3 IsraelOfir Mizrachi scored twice as play-off chasing Israel made certain of second place in Group 8 with a comfortable victory in Skopje.

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.

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.

Silva snatches seven-goal thriller for Portugal

Silva snatches seven-goal thriller for Portugal

Israel 3-4 PortugalBernardo Silva grabbed the winner four minutes from time to edge an absorbing encounter and maintain the visitors' 100% record.

Israel lifted by Dabbur treble against Norway

Israel 4-1 NorwayMaccabi Tel-Aviv FC forward Munas Dabbur took his tally in 2015 qualifying to six goals in four games with a hat-trick in this Group 8 fixture.

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.

Ruthless Israel lay down marker in Norway

Ruthless Israel lay down marker in Norway

Norway 1-3 IsraelMichael Nees's men showed a ruthless streak in Drammen, punishing two first-half errors from the hosts as they gained momentum in Group 8.

Portugal make light work of Israel

Portugal make light work of Israel

Portugal 3-0 IsraelWilliam Carvalho's 15th-minute opener set the hosts on their way to a second consecutive victory in qualifying Group 8.

Life after Luzon looking bright for Israel

Life after Luzon looking bright for Israel

Michael Nees is looking forward to "an important way to measure our team" as he attempts to build on his promising start as successor to Guy Luzon at the Israel Under-21 helm.

Under-21 tournament review out now

Download the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship tournament review, including technical report analysis and details of the behind the scenes work which ensured the finals' success.

Qualifying intensifies with busy October schedule

Qualifying intensifies with busy October schedule

The UEFA European U21 Championship qualifying picture will become clearer by mid-October, with Italy's trip to Belgium the pick of a number of crucial matches.

Israel slot seven past Azerbaijan

Israel 7-2 AzerbaijanMunas Dabbur, Dor Mikha and Ofir Mizrachi all struck twice as Israel got their bid off to a great start under new German coach Michael Nees.

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.

Herscho reflects on Israel's U21 legacy

With the dust settled on the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, tournament director Ronen Hershco tells UEFA.com about the legacy of the finals.

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.

UEFA President takes heart from Under-21 finals

UEFA President Michel Platini said the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship was "exactly the type of tournament that I like to see" as the finals ended in Israel.

The U21 group stage by numbers

The U21 group stage by numbers

Outstanding defensive records, group stage firsts, late goals galore, a prolific forward and experienced starting XIs. UEFA.com picks the best U21 group stage statistics.

'A joy to the eyes'

'A joy to the eyes'

Norway's "tournament specialists", Spain's "dancing players" and Israel's "huge expectations": UEFA.com rounds up the press reaction from the eight finalists following the group stage.

Around the U21 camps: Wednesday

Around the U21 camps: Wednesday

Spain beat the Netherlands to top Group B, Germany bowed out with a win and Norway took a tour of Jerusalem. UEFA.com rounds up the final day of the group stage.

Israel's Luzon bows out on a high

"I'm proud and happy," Israel coach Guy Luzon told UEFA.com as he finished his time at the helm with a "very important" 1-0 Group A victory against England in Jerusalem.

Around the U21 camps: Tuesday

Around the U21 camps: Tuesday

Hosts Israel ended the tournament on a high, England go home without a point, Italy leave it late and Group B prepares for its climax. UEFA.com rounds up day seven at the finals.

Pure delight as Israel deliver 'goodbye present'

Scorer of the only goal in front of his home-town crowd, Ofir Krieff dedicated Israel's 1-0 win against England to coach Guy Luzon, while Nir Biton expressed his pride at leading his team.

Steele: England bitterly disappointed

Steele: England bitterly disappointed

Goalkeeper Jason Steele said England were "bitterly disappointed" at their U21 finals displays, with Wilfried Zaha adding that the 1-0 loss to Israel summed up their frustrations.

Luzon sad but honoured after parting Israel victory

Luzon sad but honoured after parting Israel victory

Guy Luzon described it as a "great honour to beat England" 1-0 in his final game in charge of the Israel Under-21 side, with Stuart Pearce forced to "take it on the chin".

Israel bow out with victory against England

Israel bow out with victory against England

Israel 1-0 EnglandOfir Krieff struck the 80th-minute winner on his home ground to ensure England head home bottom of Group A without a point to their name.

Twatha, the Bedouin boy shining for Israel

Israel may have exited the UEFA European Under-21 Championship early but for Taleb Twatha it provided another memorable staging post from the Bedouin town where he grew up.

Luzon: Jerusalem perfect for Israel v England

Luzon: Jerusalem perfect for Israel v England

Guy Luzon said "if he could choose a place to finish" it would be at the Teddy Stadium as his Israel side play England trying to pull off the greatest of feats to stay in the U21 finals.

Around the U21 camps: Monday

Germany made a poignant visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial while Italy and Norway limbered up for their match to decide who wins Group A on day six of the U21 finals.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Assaf Tzur
Goalkeeper 18 Nethanel Daloya
Goalkeeper 18 Omer Kats
Goalkeeper 23 Omer Hanin
Goalkeeper 23 Peretz Daniel

Defender 2 Noam Cohen
Defender 3 Omri Luzon
Defender 3 Yahav Gurfinkel
Defender 4 Or Blorian
Defender 5 Yonatan Levi
Defender 5 Raz Shlomo
Defender 5 Yarin Perez
Defender 13 Alon Strosberg
Defender 13 Denny Gropper
Defender 15 Ofri Arad
Defender 15 Gil Cohen
Defender 17 Ziv Morgan
Defender 21 Amit Cohen Gertel

Midfielder 4 Tomer Altman
Midfielder 6 Samuel Broun
Midfielder 7 Eden Karzev
Midfielder 8 Mohammad Abu Fani
Midfielder 11 Or Dasa
Midfielder 14 Tomer Yosefi
Midfielder 16 Omer Lako
Midfielder 17 Ben Savir
Midfielder 19 Ilay Elmkies
Midfielder 20 Yonas Malede
Midfielder 20 Shay Golan
Midfielder 22 Shai Elias
Midfielder 22 Mohammad Kanaan

Forward 8 Itamar Shviro
Forward 9 Tai Baribo
Forward 10 Eylon Almog
Forward 12 Bar Arad
Forward 15 Roei Ben Shimon
Forward 17 Ron Ashkenazy
Forward 19 Yoav Tomer
Forward 19 Liel Abada
Forward 20 Osama Khalaila

Coach

Coach Nir Levin

Legend

Suspended

Matches

08 October 2020

Qualifying round

DG Arena Lješkopolje Podgorica

13 October 2020

Qualifying round

FFM Training Centre Skopje

North Macedonia

12 November 2020

Qualifying round

Netanya Municipal Stadium Netanya

North Macedonia

17 November 2020

Qualifying round

Form guide

W

ISR Israel 3-1 FRO Faroe Islands
2019/10/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 15/10/2019
D

ISR Israel 0-0 MNE Montenegro
2019/11/14 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 14/11/2019
D

ISR Israel 1-1 ESP Spain
2019/11/19 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 19/11/2019
L

FRO Faroe Islands 3-1 ISR Israel
2020/09/02 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 02/09/2020
L

ISR Israel 1-2 KAZ Kazakhstan
2020/09/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/09/2020

Statistics

Assists 3

Saves 13

Fouls committed 66

Fouls suffered 71

Played 6

Lost 2

Won 2

Drawn 2

Average scored 1.3

Average conceded 1.3

Cards 7 Yellow cards

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