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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

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

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.

Six tournaments in-a-row: England Under-21 goals since 2007

Six tournaments in-a-row: England Under-21 goals since 2007

England are competing in a record sixth Under-21 finals tournament in a row. Watch goals from their last five appearances, featuring Danny Welbeck and one of the stars who will be hoping to make a mark in Poland, Nathan Redmond.

Serbia take finals place despite Norway loss

Norway 1-0 Serbia (agg: 1-2)Mohammed Elyounoussi volleyed the hosts in front with 20 minutes to go, but Tomislav Sivić's side hung on to earn a finals place.

Serbia seize lead as Norway go home empty-handed

Serbia 2-0 NorwayThe hosts took a big step towards next summer's finals after a first-half strike by captain Uroš Djurdjević and Kristoffer Haraldseid's own goal.

Under-21 play-offs: What you need to know

Under-21 play-offs: What you need to know

Austria will look to take the sting out of a Marco Asensio-powered Spain while Serbia are seeking to steal a march on Norway in Belgrade as the Under-21 play-offs get under way.

Under-21 qualifying groups end

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.

Austria, Norway, Serbia, Spain in Friday U21 play-off draw

Four-time winners Spain, as well as Austria, Norway and Serbia, will make up Friday's Under-21 play-off draw, held in Nyon at 13:00CEST to the two ties in November.

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

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

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.

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.

Unblemished Portugal hold off Norway

Unblemished Portugal hold off Norway

Norway 1-2 PortugalCarlos Mané and Ricardo were on target before the Group 8 winners held firm to maintain their 100% qualifying record.

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.

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.

Kwoeme keeps Norway in hunt for second spot

Azerbaijan 0-1 NorwayThe visitors moved level on points with second-placed Israel in Group 8 thanks to Ohi Kwoeme's goal six minutes from time.

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.

Smerud takes over as Norway Under-21 coach

Smerud takes over as Norway Under-21 coach

Leif Gunnar Smerud has replaced Tor Ole Skullerud as coach of Norway's Under-21 side, saying: "This is one of the most exciting jobs in Norwegian football."

Norway rally to get past FYROM

FYROM 1-3 NorwayThe away team fought back from a goal down to arrest a sequence of three games without a win and climb off the bottom of Group 8.

Israel lifted by Dabbur treble against Norway

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.

Azerbaijan post comeback win in Norway

Norway 1-3 AzerbaijanTugrul Erat struck twice as the visitors recovered from behind to register an eye-catching victory in qualifying Group 8.

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.

Norway hold off FYROM to gain first win

Norway hold off FYROM to gain first win

Norway 2-1 FYROMAlexander Groven and Mushaga Bakenga got the goals for the hosts as Tor Ole Skullerud's side picked up their first points in Group 8.

Portugal hit back to floor Norway

Portugal 5-1 NorwayPortugal coach Rui Jorge said he was impressed with the passion his young charges showed as they came from behind to record a big 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

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.

Thiago and Rodrigo hail Spain's progress

Thiago and Rodrigo hail Spain's progress

Thiago Alcántara said that Spain were the "complete" team after a 3-0 semi-final victory over Norway featuring a decisive breakthrough goal by a happy Rodrigo.

Mixed feelings for Norway's Nyland and Johansen

Norway's players said the team could have a lot of pride in their showing at the U21 finals, with Orjan Nyland Haskjold and Stefan Johansen also praising Spain's semi-final display.

Lopetegui's final focus, Skullerud's fond memories

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was happy his side's late goals finished off "one of the strongest teams" in Israel, while Tor Ole Skullerud outlined his pride in Norway's displays.

Spain see off Norway to book final berth

Spain 3-0 NorwayGoals from Rodrigo, Isco and tournament leading scorer Álvaro Morata earned Spain the chance to defend their crown in Tuesday's final.

Semb: This Norway team are better than '98 crop

Nils Johan Semb, Football Association of Norway technical director, discusses his country's exciting new generation and recalls his own 1998 U21 semi-final side.

Spanish pair showcase holders' pedigree

Spanish pair showcase holders' pedigree

Spain midfielders Koke and Asier Illarramendi are hoping to end impressive seasons on a high but Arild Østbø warned that underdogs Norway will make it a "tight" semi-final.

Spain wary as Norway eye another surprise

Julen Lopetegui believes holders Spain will face their "hardest match" in the semi-final against a Norway side aiming to take "another big jump" according to coach Tor Ole Skullerud.

Semb Berge on Norway's tale of the unexpected

Norway defender Fredrik Semb Berge spoke to UEFA.com about the lottery winner that kept him at club side Odd Grenland and the Scandinavian side's surprise run to the semi-finals.

Norway aim for historic win against Spain

Holders Spain have won all three of their previous competitive meetings with Norway, who are in the Under-21 semi-finals for the first time since losing to La Rojita in 1998.

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.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Kristoffer Klaesson
Goalkeeper 1 Julian Faye Lund
Goalkeeper 12 Mads Christiansen
Goalkeeper 23 Mats Gulbrandsen Viken
Goalkeeper 23 Kjetil Haug
Goalkeeper 23 Emil Ødegaard
Goalkeeper 23 Frank Stople

Defender 2 Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
Defender 3 Leo Østigård
Defender 4 Colin Rosler
Defender 5 Fredrik André Bjørkan
Defender 5 Lars Mogstad Ranger
Defender 5 Christian Borchgrevink
Defender 9 Birk Risa
Defender 13 Tord Salte
Defender 13 Ulrik Fredriksen
Defender 14 Jesper Daland
Defender 15 Nicholas Mickelson
Defender 16 Adrian Pereira
Defender 16 Tobias Børkeeiet
Defender 18 Sturla Ottesen

Midfielder 3 Fredrik Oppegård
Midfielder 6 Kristoffer Askildsen
Midfielder 6 Gaute Høberg Vetti
Midfielder 7 Hugo Vetlesen
Midfielder 7 Johan Hove
Midfielder 8 Emil Bohinen
Midfielder 8 Markus Solbakken
Midfielder 9 Tobias Christensen
Midfielder 11 Jens Petter Hauge
Midfielder 11 Osame Sahraoui
Midfielder 15 Tobias Heintz
Midfielder 18 Håkon Evjen
Midfielder 20 Aron Dønnum
Midfielder 20 Edvard Tagseth
Midfielder 21 Lars Olden Larsen

Forward 4 Odin Bjørtuft
Forward 10 Jørgen Larsen
Forward 14 Rafik Zekhnini
Forward 16 Ola Brynhildsen
Forward 17 Dennis Johnsen
Forward 19 Kristian Thorstvedt
Forward 21 Noah Jean Holm
Forward 22 Erik Botheim

Coach

Coach Leif Gunnar Smerud

Legend

Suspended

Matches

08 September 2020

Qualifying round

Yanmar stadium Almere

09 October 2020

Qualifying round

António Coimbra Da Mota Estoril

13 November 2020

Qualifying round

Victoria Stadium Gibraltar

18 November 2020

Qualifying round

Form guide

W

CYP Cyprus 1-2 NOR Norway
2019/11/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 15/11/2019
L

NOR Norway 2-3 POR Portugal
2019/11/19 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 19/11/2019
W

NOR Norway 6-0 GIB Gibraltar
2020/09/04 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 04/09/2020
L

NED Netherlands 2-0 NOR Norway
2020/09/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/09/2020
L

POR Portugal 4-1 NOR Norway
2020/10/09 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 09/10/2020

Statistics

Assists 8

Saves 20

Fouls committed 96

Fouls suffered 84

Played 8

Lost 4

Won 3

Drawn 1

Average scored 1.8

Average conceded 2

Cards 13 Yellow cards

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