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U21 EURO group stage draw

Holders Spain will face Italy, Czech Republic and co-hosts Slovenia in the group stage.

U21 EURO: Meet the finalists

All you need to know about the 16 teams that will compete in Hungary and Slovenia.

Under-21 EURO highlights: all the goals

Under-21 EURO highlights: all the goals

A record 78 goals were scored in 21 games as Spain won their fifth U21 title: watch them all now.

U21 EURO: all the results

U21 EURO: all the results

See the full story of the 2019 Under-21 EURO after Spain turned the tables on 2017 winners Germany.

Under-21 EURO: every man of the match

Spain's Dani Olmo was man of the match in the final against Germany: see every winner of that honour in 2019.

Highlights: Croatia 3-3 England

Highlights: Croatia 3-3 England

Watch all the goals from San Marino and for extended highlights check out UEFA.tv by clicking here.

Under-21 EURO semi-finalists: how they qualified

Spain, Germany and Romania qualified as group winners with France through as best runners-up.

Croatia v England facts

Croatia v England facts

England have won both competitive fixtures against Croatia and will be hoping to make it three as both bow out of the finals.

Highlights: France 1-0 Croatia

Highlights: France 1-0 Croatia

Watch the goal by Moussa Dembélé that gave France victory and watch extended highlights on UEFA.tv by clicking here.

France v Croatia facts

France v Croatia facts

A 2-2 friendly draw in November 2018 suggests France's Group C match against Croatia could be a close contest.

Highlights: Romania 4-1 Croatia

Highlights: Romania 4-1 Croatia

Ianis Hagi was among the scorers as Romania beat Croatia 4-1 to record their first ever Under-21 EURO finals win.

Where to watch the 2019 Under-21 EURO

Find out how to watch the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship where you are.

All-time Under-21 EURO dream team

All-time Under-21 EURO dream team

We asked and you answered – an all-time dream team compiled by followers of @UEFAUnder21.

Under-21 EURO: how to pronounce the players' names correctly

Get the names right now; you may be using them a lot once the U21 contenders are big stars.

U21 EURO memories: highlights, winners, star players

U21 EURO memories: highlights, winners, star players

Whet your appetite for this summer by taking a trip down U21 EURO memory lane.

Under-21 EURO: one to watch from each team

Under-21 EURO: one to watch from each team

UEFA.com picks out one player from each of the 12 finalists who might be worth keeping a special eye on.

U21 EURO: all the pre-tournament friendlies

UEFA.com tracks all the U21 EURO finalists' friendly results since qualifying finished last year.

Romania v Croatia facts

Romania have not featured in the finals since 1998 while Croatia are appearing for the first time in 15 years.

Pirlo relishing U21 EURO: 'It's the best thing there is'

Recalling his Under-21 glory days, Italy legend Andrea Pirlo spoke to UEFA.com about the importance of the U21 EURO.

Under-21 EURO: all the confirmed squads

All the finalists have submitted their squads – check out who you can expect to see in action this summer.

Apply to be a volunteer at Under-21 EURO

You can apply now to volunteer at this summer's Under-21 EURO in Italy.

Team facts: Croatia

Team facts: Croatia

Classic Croatia U21 goals

Classic Croatia U21 goals

Watch goals by Niko Kranjčar and Igor Tudor from previous tournaments for Croatia.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hughes seals finals place for England

Croatia 1-2 England (agg 2-4)Will Hughes struck with 17 minutes to play to earn England victory in Croatia and a finals place next summer.

England edge ahead of Croatia in play-off tie

England 2-1 CroatiaSecond-half goals from Harry Kane and Saido Berahino earned England victory against Croatia in the first leg of their play-off tie at Molineux.

England v Croatia U21 play-off preview

England v Croatia U21 play-off preview

England, irresistible in qualifying, have reached the last four final tournaments but Gareth Southgate knows a Croatia side boosted by senior internationals pose a test.

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

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

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

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.

Croatia clinch top spot with victory in Latvia

Croatia clinch top spot with victory in Latvia

Latvia 1-3 CroatiaNenad Gracan's men won their final Group 5 fixture in Jelgava to guarantee top spot in the section and a play-off place.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Adrian Šemper
Goalkeeper 1 Dominik Kotarski
Goalkeeper 12 Renato Josipović
Goalkeeper 12 Nediljko Labrović
Goalkeeper 23 Ivan Nevistić
Goalkeeper 23 Dinko Horkaš

Defender 3 Domagoj Bradarić
Defender 3 Borna Sosa
Defender 3 Daniel Štefulj
Defender 4 Boško Šutalo
Defender 4 Vinko Soldo
Defender 5 Martin Erlić
Defender 5 Mario Vušković
Defender 5 Branimir Kalaica
Defender 5 Joško Gvardiol
Defender 13 Ivan Dolček
Defender 15 Matko Zirdum
Defender 16 Bruno Bogojević
Defender 19 David Čolina
Defender 21 Krešimir Krizmanić
Defender 22 Luka Hujber

Midfielder 2 Marin Šverko
Midfielder 6 Bartol Franjić
Midfielder 6 Darko Nejašmić
Midfielder 8 Nikola Moro
Midfielder 10 Luka Ivanušec
Midfielder 10 Lovro Majer
Midfielder 13 Mihael Žaper
Midfielder 14 Neven Djurasek
Midfielder 15 Marko Đira
Midfielder 17 Kristijan Bistrović
Midfielder 20 Ivan Lepinjica

Forward 7 Dario Špikić
Forward 7 Josip Brekalo
Forward 9 Sandro Kulenović
Forward 9 Petar Musa
Forward 9 Antonio Marin
Forward 11 Marijo Ćuže
Forward 18 Ivan Posavec
Forward 18 Marko Divković
Forward 19 Franko Kovačević
Forward 19 Josip Mitrović
Forward 20 Dario Vizinger
Forward 20 Dion Drena Beljo
Forward 22 Matej Vuk

Coach

Coach Igor Bišcan

Legend

Matches

17 November 2020

Qualifying round

Stadion Aldo Drosina Pula

25 March 2021

Stadion Bonifika Koper

28 March 2021

Stadion Bonifika Koper

31 March 2021

Stadion Bonifika Koper

Form guide

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CZE Czech Republic 0-0 CRO Croatia
2020/09/07 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 07/09/2020
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CRO Croatia 10-0 SMR San Marino
2020/10/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/10/2020
W

GRE Greece 0-1 CRO Croatia
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020
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SCO Scotland 2-2 CRO Croatia
2020/11/12 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 12/11/2020
W

CRO Croatia 7-0 LTU Lithuania
2020/11/17 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 17/11/2020

Statistics

Assists 25

Saves 24

Fouls committed 112

Fouls suffered 113

Played 10

Lost 2

Won 6

Drawn 2

Average scored 3.7

Average conceded 0.7

Cards 15 Yellow cards

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