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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Portugal end group in perfect fashion

Portugal 3-1 AzerbaijanPortugal completed Group 8 with a perfect record though they needed two late goals to see off an Azerbaijan side that ended with nine men.

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.

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

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 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

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.

FYROM clinch first win against Azerbaijan

FYROM clinch first win against Azerbaijan

FYROM 1-0 AzerbaijanDarko Velkoski's goal was enough to secure the hosts their first Group 8 win and lift them off the bottom of the section.

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.

Portugal press on with Azerbaijan win

Portugal press on with Azerbaijan win

Azerbaijan 0-2 PortugalSecond-half goals from Rafa Silva and Ivan Cavaleiro made it three wins in three Group 8 fixtures for Rui Jorge's squad.

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.

Israel slot seven past Azerbaijan

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

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.

No goals between Azerbaijan and FYROM

Azerbaijan 0-0 Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaDown to ten men for the last 25 minutes, the visitors left Baku with a point from their qualifying Group 8 opener.

Spain learn fate in U21 qualifying draw

Spain learn fate in U21 qualifying draw

Most recent winners Spain and Germany face tough schedules while Greece will meet Turkey after the 2013/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying draw in Nyon.

Under-21 2013–15 qualifying draw seedings

Only Norway of this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship finalists miss out on top seeding ahead of the qualifying draw for the competition's 2013–15 edition.

Last spots on offer as Under-21 play-offs loom

Seven play-off places will be up for grabs when the qualifying group stage for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship draws to a fascinating close on Monday.

England seal progress with Azerbaijan success

England seal progress with Azerbaijan success

Azerbaijan 0-2 EnglandSteven Caulker and Jonjo Shelvey scored to secure the visitors a ticket to the play-offs as Azerbaijan bowed out with a defeat.

Under-21s set for thrilling September showdown

The qualifying round of the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship reaches an exciting climax in September with eight of the ten groups to be decided and 12 play-off places available.

Promise of dramatic finish to qualifying round

Promise of dramatic finish to qualifying round

There are seven qualifiers in August which could set up a tense finale when the race to reach the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs concludes in September.

Iceland stung by Azerbaijan recovery

Iceland stung by Azerbaijan recovery

Iceland 1-2 AzerbaijanThe visitors scored twice in the last 13 minutes, including Cavid Imamverdiyev's late winner, to complete a stirring Group 8 comeback in Reykjavik.

Pedersen keeps Norway in Group 8 reckoning

Norway 1-0 AzerbaijanMarcus Pedersen scored the only goal as Norway edged past Azerbaijan to stay in touch with England at the top of qualifying Group 8.

June dates hold key for Under-21 contenders

June dates hold key for Under-21 contenders

Spain, France and Russia are among the sides who can secure their spot in the play-offs for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship during the June programme of fixtures.

Azerbaijan off the bottom thanks to first win

Azerbaijan off the bottom thanks to first win

Azerbaijan 1-0 IcelandAli Gokdemir struck four minutes before half-time to take Azerbaijan off the bottom of Group 8 courtesy of their first victory of the campaign.

England and Netherlands out to make amends

England and Netherlands out to make amends

There are scores to settle when Under-21 qualifying resumes on Wednesday as England host Belgium, Scotland chase a double over the Netherlands and Greece travel to Germany.

Gemany, Spain and France setting the pace

Germany and Spain lead the race for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs as qualifying takes a back seat until February. UEFA.com surveys the ten groups.

Final repeat tops Under-21 bill

Final repeat tops Under-21 bill

Eight teams have 100% records to protect during the next batch of qualifiers, with a repeat of this year's final between Spain and Switzerland in store in Group 5.

Belgium fightback denies Azerbaijan

Belgium fightback denies Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan 2-2 BelgiumThe hosts gained their first point in qualifying Group 8 but could have had all three after establishing a two-goal lead inside 31 minutes.

Norway break hearts in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan 0-2 NorwayGoals on the break from Markus Henriksen and Torgeir Borven were enough for the visitors to maintain their perfect Group 8 record.

Spain looking for repeat success in Croatia

Spain looking for repeat success in Croatia

Croatia have a score to settle with Spain when they host the holders in Osijek on Thursday, while Germany and Turkey aim for a fourth successive qualifying victory this weekend.

Belgium get the better of Azerbaijan

Belgium get the better of Azerbaijan

Belgium 4-1 AzerbaijanFrancky Dury's charges got their first points on the board in Group 8 but were made to work for their win despite taking an early lead.

England begin with six-goal victory

England 6-0 AzerbaijanCraig Dawson and Henri Lansbury scored twice as England set out on the road to Israel with a comprehensive victory against Azerbaijan.

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Squad

Goalkeeper 1 Rustam Samigullin
Goalkeeper 1 Oleg Karnaukh
Goalkeeper 1 Shahin Zakiyev
Goalkeeper 12 Kamran Ibrahimov
Goalkeeper 22 Akpar Valiyev
Goalkeeper 22 Murad Popov
Goalkeeper 22 Nijat Mehbaliyev

Defender 2 Elcin Mustafayev
Defender 2 Amin Seydiyev
Defender 2 Huseyin Seylighli
Defender 3 Arsen Aghjabayov
Defender 3 Turan Manafov
Defender 4 Rijat Garayev
Defender 4 Mert Çelik
Defender 5 Nihad Tamazov
Defender 7 Suleyman Ahmadov
Defender 13 Rufat Ahmadov
Defender 13 Murad Gayali
Defender 14 Umid Samadov
Defender 15 Ege Atlam
Defender 15 Omar Buludov
Defender 18 Anton Krivotsyuk
Defender 19 Rauf Hüseynli
Defender 21 Emre Kaplan

Midfielder 4 Idris Ingilabli
Midfielder 6 Hajiaga Hajiyev
Midfielder 6 Hajiaga Hajili
Midfielder 7 Elvin Jafarguliyev
Midfielder 7 Nijat Suleymanov
Midfielder 8 Sabuhi Abdullazade
Midfielder 8 Rafael Maharramli
Midfielder 8 Veysal Rzayev
Midfielder 10 Rovlan Muradov
Midfielder 10 Ismayil İbrahimli
Midfielder 11 Elvin Jafarguliyev
Midfielder 11 Shakir Seyidov
Midfielder 11 Baris Ekinjier
Midfielder 14 Zija Azizov
Midfielder 16 Turan Valizada
Midfielder 17 Tural Bayramov
Midfielder 18 Samir Maharramli
Midfielder 19 Tural Bayramli
Midfielder 20 Rufat Abdullazade
Midfielder 21 Arziman Rizvanov
Midfielder 23 Ozan Kökcü

Forward 9 Muhammed Mustafa Yildirim
Forward 10 Farid Nabiyev
Forward 18 Emil Gasimov
Forward 19 Musa Gurbanli
Forward 19 Dogukan Oksuz

Coach

Coach Milan Obradovic

Legend

Suspended

Matches

07 September 2020

Qualifying round

Sumgait City Stadium Sumgayit

08 October 2020

Qualifying round

FC Nitra Stadium Nitra

13 October 2020

Qualifying round

Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium Gori

12 November 2020

Qualifying round

Arena Thun Thun

Form guide

W

AZE Azerbaijan 1-0 LIE Liechtenstein
2019/11/14 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 14/11/2019
L

AZE Azerbaijan 1-2 FRA France
2020/09/07 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 07/09/2020
L

SVK Slovakia 2-1 AZE Azerbaijan
2020/10/08 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 08/10/2020
L

GEO Georgia 1-0 AZE Azerbaijan
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020
L

SUI Switzerland 2-1 AZE Azerbaijan
2020/11/12 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 12/11/2020

Statistics

Assists 5

Saves 44

Fouls committed 119

Fouls suffered 124

Played 10

Lost 8

Won 2

Drawn 0

Average scored 0.6

Average conceded 1.8

Cards 29 Yellow cards

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