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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

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

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.

Under-21 highlights: England v Sweden

Under-21 highlights: England v Sweden

Watch all of the action from Group A at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

The story of the 2017 U21 EURO

This summer's tournament reached its conclusion last night when Germany tamed Spain in Krakow. We take a photographic look back at every game of the finals.

Pick of the photos from the finals

UEFA.com has trawled through hundreds of images from the 21 matches at this summer's event and we look back at our favourite photos from a thrilling final tournament.

U21 EURO final tournament: Every result in Poland

From England's 0-0 draw with Sweden in the tournament opener to Germany's title-clinching 1-0 final defeat of Spain, check out all the U21 EURO results right here.

Man of the match awards: Weiser takes final prize

Twenty different players were named man of the match during the U21 EURO, Stanislav Lobotka doing it twice and Mitchell Weiser honoured as Germany won the final.

Best behind-the-scenes photos from the finals

UEFA.com was backstage at every match of the Under-21 finals with our photographers capturing exclusive arrival and dressing-room shots. We look back at the pick of them.

Saúl hits the front in Golden Boot race

Saúl hits the front in Golden Boot race

Saúl Ñíguez's three goals against Italy have thrust the Spain striker to the top of the U21 EURO's adidas Golden Boot rankings, with team-mate Marco Asensio his closest rival.

How the U21 EURO group stage unfolded

And then there were four – England, Germany, Italy and Spain are through to the U21 EURO semi-finals. UEFA.com explains how the group stage unfolded.

U21 EURO best runner-up: Germany deny Slovakia

The three group winners in Poland all clinched a place in the last four of the U21 EURO, but how did Germany pip Slovakia and Portugal for the last semi-finalist be decided?

Thursday's matches in photos

All four nations still harboured hopes of winning Group A when the final round of matches took place, but Sweden and Poland now have none. UEFA.com recalls the drama in photos.

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.

U21 EURO: who's suspended and who could miss semi-finals?

With two full rounds of fixtures completed at the U21 EURO, there are a number of players suspended for the third group games or a booking away from missing a possible semi-final.

Highlights: Slovakia 3-0 Sweden

Highlights: Slovakia 3-0 Sweden

Watch all of the action from Group A where Slovakia got a win to claim second spot.

Slovakia v Sweden background

Zlatan Ibrahimović was on target the second and last time Sweden Under-21s played Slovakia in a competitive fixture, with the teams renewing acquaintances after 15 years.

Thursday: Slovakia v Sweden, England v Poland

England go into the final round of Group A matches at the head of the table yet all four teams are still in with a chance of progressing, including the bottom-placed hosts Poland.

New award for U21 EURO Player of the Tournament

UEFA has created a new award for the best player at the U21 EURO - and he will need to show exceptional skills, decisive action and commitment to the team to earn it.

Late penalty against Sweden keeps Poland alive

Late penalty against Sweden keeps Poland alive

Poland looked to have surrendered a 1-0 lead for the second game running until Dawid Kownacki converted from the spot in the first minute of added time to keep the hosts in the tournament.

Monday's matches in photos

Monday's matches in photos

England came from behind to overcome Slovakia in Kielce with hosts Poland earning a draw late on against Sweden. We look back over matchday two in Group A in photos.

Asensio and the other U21 hat-trick heroes

Asensio and the other U21 hat-trick heroes

Watch the players on the exclusive list to have scored a hat-trick at the U21 EURO finals.

Poland v Sweden background

Poland v Sweden background

Poland have beaten Sweden four times and lost three as the hosts and the holders prepare to play for the 11th time in the second round of Group A games.

England-Sweden 2009 U21 penalty shootout revisited

England-Sweden 2009 U21 penalty shootout revisited

As England and Sweden lock horns again, watch the drama of the penalty shootout between the nations in the semi-finals eight years ago.

Highlights: Poland 2-2 Sweden

Highlights: Poland 2-2 Sweden

See how hosts Poland claimed a point with a late goal against Sweden in Group A at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Monday: Slovakia v England, Poland v Sweden

England are wary of facing "a very good team" as they target a first Group A win at Slovakia's expense, while holders Sweden are braced for a physical test against hosts Poland.

Asensio scores fifth U21 EURO finals hat-trick

Marco Asensio's sensational treble in Spain's 5-0 win against FYR Macedonia in Saturday's Group B opener in Gdynia is only the fifth hat-trick in U21 EURO finals history.

Lipski's opener third-fastest U21 EURO finals goal

Lipski's opener third-fastest U21 EURO finals goal

Patryk Lipski's first-minute goal in Poland's opening Group A game against Slovakia was not only the first of the tournament but also the joint-third quickest in U21 EURO history.

Friday's matches in photos

The finals kicked off on Friday with England versus Sweden before hosts Poland were beaten by Slovakia. We look back at how the Group A openers panned out.

Pickford penalty save ensures England hold Sweden

Jordan Pickford saved a Linus Wahlqvist penalty with nine minutes to go to ensure England took a point against the holders in a tight Group A opener in Kielce.

Free: Under-21 EURO programme

Free: Under-21 EURO programme

Get the full lowdown on the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland with the 68-page official match programme: available to download free as a PDF.

Hyundai fleet ready for U21 EURO duty

Hyundai fleet ready for U21 EURO duty

Polish Football Association president Zbigniew Boniek thanked Hyundai Motor for their support at the U21 EURO after formally receiving the keys to the 106-vehicle finals fleet.

Highlights: England 0-0 Sweden

Highlights: England 0-0 Sweden

Watch all of the action from Group A at the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Sweden v England background

Sweden v England background

England got the better of Sweden in the 2015 group stage and have a strong record against the holders in recent years as they prepare to meet again in Group A.

U21 stats: how important is an opening-day win?

U21 stats: how important is an opening-day win?

Win your opening game at the U21 EURO final tournament and you have almost a 77% chance of reaching the semi-finals; UEFA.com runs over some key figures ahead of kick-off.

#U21EURO Friday: Sweden v England, Poland v Slovakia

The U21 EURO starts on Friday with Sweden taking on England and hosts Poland up against Slovakia. Here's your one-stop shop for all you need to know about the opening fixtures.

The basics: #U21EURO Group A preview

Hosts Poland, holders Sweden and two-time winners England are all in Group A – when are the games, who are the players to watch and which senior internationals will be in action?

How to say the #U21EURO players' names correctly

The #U21EURO in Poland is going to be brilliant, but how much better will it be if you can pronounce the names of all the players correctly? Read our handy guide and learn!

England-Sweden 2009 U21 penalty shootout revisited

England-Sweden 2009 U21 penalty shootout revisited

As England and Sweden lock horns again, watch the drama of the penalty shootout between the nations in the semi-finals eight years ago.

Winners, exciting players: Expert U21 EURO predictions

UEFA.com's team of reporters are getting comfortable in Poland awaiting the start of the U21 championship; here is what they are looking forward to most.

U21 EURO players with senior international caps

U21 EURO players with senior international caps

Who should you be looking out for when U21 EURO kicks off in Poland on Friday? UEFA.com points you in the right direction by picking out all those on show with senior caps to their name.

All the Under-21 EURO warm-up friendlies

With the U21 EURO fast approaching, UEFA.com checks how the 12 contenders have fared in their friendly outings – and looks at what's still to come – since qualifying last year.

Who to look out for at the U21 EURO

The squads have been confirmed and we pick one possible star from each of the 12 contenders. Use #U21EURO to tell us who you expect to impress in Poland.

All the confirmed squads for U21 EURO

All the confirmed squads for U21 EURO

The squads for U21 EURO in Poland are confirmed, with UEFA Champions League final scorer Marco Asensio and Renato Sanches, a EURO winner last summer, among those involved.

Who are in this summer's final tournaments?

Who are in this summer's final tournaments?

With six national team tournaments due to kick off this summer – including the men's Under-21 finals and UEFA Women's EURO 2017 – we survey the sides now dreaming of glory.

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.

Get your tickets for June's U21 EURO in Poland

Tickets for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland from 16 to 30 June are now on general sale, with even the best seats for the biggest games priced below €10.

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.

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Squad

Goalkeeper Tom Amos
Goalkeeper Oliver Dovin
Goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg
Goalkeeper Marko Johansson
Goalkeeper Samuel Brolin
Goalkeeper Viktor Johansson
Goalkeeper Tim Rönning

Defender Hugo Andersson
Defender Alexander Jallow
Defender Hjalmar Ekdal
Defender Gustav Henriksson
Defender Dennis Hadzikadunic
Defender Hussein Ali
Defender Anton Eriksson
Defender Johan Stenmark
Defender Kristopher Da Graca
Defender Anel Ahmedhodzic
Defender Anton Kralj
Defender Kalle Björklund
Defender Felix Beijmo
Defender Eric Kahl
Defender Yahya Kalley
Defender Thomas Isherwood
Defender Filip Örnblom

Midfielder Amel Mujanic
Midfielder Jesper Karlsson
Midfielder Joseph Ceesay
Midfielder Mattias Svanberg
Midfielder Svante Ingelsson
Midfielder Patrik Wålemark
Midfielder August Erlingmark
Midfielder Jake Larsson
Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski
Midfielder Adam Hellborg
Midfielder Felix Hörberg
Midfielder Daleho Irandust
Midfielder Pavle Vagic
Midfielder Armin Gigovic
Midfielder Besard Sabovic
Midfielder Bilal Hussein
Midfielder Leo Bengtsson
Midfielder Max Svensson
Midfielder John Björkengren
Midfielder Jens-Lys Cajuste

Forward Nils Fröling
Forward Edi Sulisufaj
Forward Emil Hansson
Forward Paulos Abraham
Forward Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka
Forward Pontus Almqvist
Forward Benjamin Nygren
Forward Viktor Gyökeres
Forward Amin Sarr
Forward Edvin Crona

Coach

Coach Claes Eriksson

Legend

Suspended

Matches

09 October 2020

Qualifying round

Olympia Helsingborg

13 October 2020

Qualifying round

Arena Lublin Lublin

13 November 2020

Qualifying round

Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium Larnaca

Sweden won by forfeit

Sweden won by forfeit

Match abandoned

18 November 2020

Qualifying round

Arena Garibaldi Pisa

Form guide

L

ISL Iceland 1-0 SWE Sweden
2020/09/04 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 04/09/2020
W

SWE Sweden 3-0 ITA Italy
2020/09/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/09/2020
W

SWE Sweden 4-0 LUX Luxembourg
2020/10/09 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 09/10/2020
W

SWE Sweden 10-0 ARM Armenia
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020
L

ITA Italy 4-1 SWE Sweden
2020/11/18 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 18/11/2020

Statistics

Matches played 9

Won 6

Lost 4

Drawn 0

Goals 27

Assists 7

Saves 15

Fouls committed 133

Fouls suffered 96

Average scored 3

Average conceded 1.2

Cards 15 Yellow cards

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