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U21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

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

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.

Five U21 long-range stunners

Five U21 long-range stunners

Watch five brilliant long-range efforts from the Under-21s down the years, featuring Georginio Wijnaldum and Aleksandr Hleb.

WATCH: The longest ever shoot-out in UEFA competition

WATCH: The longest ever shoot-out in UEFA competition

It is ten years to the day since the epic 32-penalty shoot-out between the Netherlands and England in the U21 EURO semi-finals. Watch how it all unfolded.

Watch epic England-Netherlands U21 penalty shootout in full

Watch epic England-Netherlands U21 penalty shootout in full

See all of the drama of the amazing penalty shootout from the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship semi-final between England and the Netherlands.

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

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

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

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?

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.

Highlights: Current stars at 21

Highlights: Current stars at 21

See goals and saves from star players including Andrea Pirlo, Manuel Neuer and Raúl when they made their mark on the Under-21s.

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

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.

Friendly successes for England and Germany

A young Sweden team were held in Cyprus and the Czech Republic drew 2-2 against finals opponents Denmark. On Thursday, England and Germany recorded home wins.

Portugal through after nine-goal thriller

Portugal 5-4 Netherlands (agg 7-4)Portugal made it ten wins out of ten in qualifying and booked a finals spot in the process after a remarkable play-off second leg.

Portugal seize Netherlands initiative

Netherlands 0-2 PortugalGoals from Sérgio Oliveira and Carlos Mané have left the visitors in sight of next summer's Under-21 finals in the Czech Republic.

Highlights of Netherlands v Portugal from 2007

Video archive: As the Netherlands and Portugal meet in the play-offs, we look back at their meeting in the 2007 group stage, when Ryan Babel was on target for the hosts.

Netherlands v Portugal U21 play-off preview

Two-time winners the Netherlands have the greater pedigree, but back in the play-offs for the first time since 2006 and with a 100% record, Portugal sense an opportunity.

Under-21 play-offs ... all you need to know

With the seven Under-21 play-offs commencing this week, UEFA.com looks at the fixtures and considers the 14 contenders' pedigrees and campaigns so far.

Czech hosts set stage for U21 extravaganza

"Everyone is focused on next year," said Czech Republic local organising committee head Petr Fousek as he promised a feast of football at next June's U21 finals.

All the reaction to the U21 play-off draw

All the reaction to the U21 play-off draw

Albert Celades thinks Spain could not have tougher play-off opponents, Luigi Di Biagio sees Slovakia as a good omen, Horst Hrubesch is confident: all the draw reaction.

Holders Spain draw Serbia in play-offs

The play-off draw: Slovakia v Italy, France v Sweden, Denmark v Iceland, England v Croatia, Netherlands v Portugal, Ukraine v Germany, Serbia v Spain.

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.

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.

Slovakia stun the Netherlands to seal top spot

Slovakia stun the Netherlands to seal top spot

Netherlands 0-1 SlovakiaAdam Zreľák's powerful header 18 minutes from time took the visitors past their opponents at the top of Group 3 and into the play-offs.

Netherlands caught cold by Georgia

Netherlands 0-1 GeorgiaJambul Jigauri delivered the sucker punch to give Slovakia a great chance of stealing top spot in Group 3 at the Jong Oranje's expense.

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

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.

Stuivenberg success proves worth to United

Stuivenberg success proves worth to United

Louis van Gaal's Manchester United FC assistant Albert Stuivenberg helped develop a raft of top players as Dutch U17 coach; UEFA.com celebrates his feats.

Portugal and England await play-off rivals

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.

Netherlands break down Luxembourg to go clear

Netherlands break down Luxembourg to go clear

Netherlands 3-1 LuxembourgLuxembourg held out for 54 minutes but club-mates Luc Castaignos and Quincy Promes ensured their side went three points clear in Group 3.

Promes treble sets Netherlands on way

Scotland 1-6 NetherlandsQuincy Promes scored a first-half hat-trick as the Netherlands moved into Group 3 pole position with a superb showing in Paisley.

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.

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.

Castaignos stars as Netherlands dispatch Georgia

Castaignos stars as Netherlands dispatch Georgia

Georgia 0-6 NetherlandsLuc Castaignos scored a hat-trick as the Jong Oranje, who have yet to concede in qualifying Group 3, made it three wins out of three.

Under-21 tournament review out now

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.

Spot-on Van Ginkel cracks Luxembourg resolve

Luxembourg 0-1 NetherlandsMarco van Ginkel's penalty was all the visitors had to show for their domination in Dudelange as they made it two wins out of two.

Netherlands put four past visitors Scotland

Netherlands put four past visitors Scotland

Netherlands 4-0 ScotlandThe 2013 semi-finalists got their qualifying Group 3 campaign under way in fine style, scoring four times after the break in Nijmegen.

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.

De Jong reflects on Netherlands' 'painful' exit

Despite a "painful and terrible" exit, striker Luuk de Jong attempted to draw on the positives when he spoke to UEFA.com after the Netherlands' semi-final loss to Italy.

Morata now two clear in Golden Boot race

Spain striker Álvaro Morata is two goals clear atop the adidas Golden Boot standings after taking his tournament tally to four with his added-time strike against Norway.

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Squad

Goalkeeper Jan Hoekstra
Goalkeeper Jasper Schendelaar
Goalkeeper Maarten Paes
Goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen
Goalkeeper Thijmen Nijhuis
Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow

Defender Sherel Floranus
Defender Perr Schuurs
Defender Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Defender Sven Botman
Defender Owen Wijndal
Defender Danilho Doekhi
Defender Tyrell Malacia
Defender Justin Hoogma
Defender Rick Van Drongelen
Defender Mitchel Bakker
Defender Jordan Teze

Midfielder Daishawn Redan
Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch
Midfielder Ferdi Kadioglu
Midfielder Johannes Veerman
Midfielder Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
Midfielder Azor Matusiwa
Midfielder Javairo Dilrosun
Midfielder Dani de Wit
Midfielder Ludovit Reis
Midfielder Jurriën Timber
Midfielder Abderrahman Harroui
Midfielder Teun Koopmeiners
Midfielder Joshua Zirkzee

Forward Che Nunnely
Forward Dylan Vente
Forward Kaj Sierhuis
Forward Tahith Chong
Forward Cody Gakpo
Forward Justin Kluivert
Forward Calvin Stengs
Forward Noa Lang
Forward Myron Boadu
Forward Jay-Roy Grot

Coach

Coach Marcel Alexander Groninger

Legend

Suspended

Matches

08 October 2020

Qualifying round

13 October 2020

Qualifying round

AEK Arena Larnaca

15 November 2020

Qualifying round

Yanmar stadium Almere

18 November 2020

Qualifying round

Portimonense Portimao

Form guide

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GIB Gibraltar 0-6 NED Netherlands
2019/11/14 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 14/11/2019
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BLR Belarus 0-7 NED Netherlands
2020/09/04 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 04/09/2020
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NED Netherlands 2-0 NOR Norway
2020/09/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/09/2020
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NED Netherlands 5-0 GIB Gibraltar
2020/10/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/10/2020
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CYP Cyprus 0-7 NED Netherlands
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020

Statistics

Assists 33

Saves 9

Fouls committed 86

Fouls suffered 69

Played 8

Lost 0

Won 8

Drawn 0

Average scored 5

Average conceded 0.4

Cards 14 Yellow cards

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