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2013 UEFA U21 European Championships

All kicks off tomorrow with Israel v Norway followed by England v Italy


Group A

5 June 2013
19:00
Israel v Norway Netanya Stadium, Netanya

5 June 2013
21:30
England v Italy Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv

8 June 2013
19:00
England v Norway HaMoshava Stadium, Petah Tikva

8 June 2013
21:30
Italy v Israel Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv

11 June 2013
19:00
Israel v England Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem

11 June 2013
19:00
Norway v Italy Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv

Group B

6 June 2013
19:00
Spain v Russia Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem
Report
6 June 2013
21:30
Netherlands v Germany HaMoshava Stadium, Petah Tikva
Report
9 June 2013
19:00
Netherlands v Russia Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem
Report
9 June 2013
21:30
Germany v Spain Netanya Stadium, Netanya
Report
12 June 2013
19:00
Spain v Netherlands HaMoshava Stadium, Petah Tikva
Report
12 June 2013
19:00
Russia v Germany Netanya Stadium, Netanya

Should be a great tournament, I fancy England to do well although you have to fancy the very strong Spanish side.
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Comments

  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,587
    Looking forward to it. Wish we really took it seriously, if we could win this tournament would give the squad a winning mentality
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209
    We have won the last 9 games, so going into it with a bit of form. Can see us comfortably through the group stages as we have been quite fortunate with the draw.
  • Went bookies job done pal if it comes in we win 560k

    If we lose you owe me my redundancy and can tell the wife

    8)
  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    Being played in Asia, nice and hot.
    See that smallwall legend has a stadium named after him, probably the Spurs connection.
  • Is it being shown on tv over here?
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209
    It's all on sky tv
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209
    NLA I'm liking the "we" bit there.
  • Cheers uncle, should be interesting, did Jonjo get a call up?
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952

    Cheers uncle, should be interesting, did Jonjo get a call up?

    Yes...

    The squad:

    http://www.thefa.com/england/mens-under-21s/Team
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209

    Cheers uncle, should be interesting, did Jonjo get a call up?

    Yes I do believe he will be starting at least the first match. 12-1 to be Englands top scorer for those of you that like a bet.

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  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,664
    edited June 2013
    Wow , the boy did good , when he was with Charlton at 16 I thought he'd end up playing In the World Cup for England in 2014.

    He needs to have one helluva season to get a first team place in the senior England team, but I hope he can shine at the U21's good luck Jonjo!
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209

    Wow , the boy did good , when he was with Charlton at 16 I thought he'd end up playing In the World Cup for England in 2014.

    He needs to have one helluva season to get a first team place in the senior England team, but I hope he can shine at the U21's good luck Jonjo!

    Thank you.
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209
    The Spanish squad:

    Goalkeepers: David De Gea (Manchester United), Diego Marino (Villarreal), Joel Robles (Atletico Madrid).

    Defenders: Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Dani Carvajal (Bayer Leverkusen), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Alvaro (Real Zaragoza), Inigo Martínez (Real Sociedad), Marc Muniesa (Barcelona), Martín Montoya (Barcelona), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla).

    Midfielders: Thiago Alcantara (Barcelona), Ignacio Camacho (Malaga), Sergio Canales (Valencia), Asier Illarramendi (Real Sociedad), Isco (Malaga), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Pablo Sarabia (Getafe).

    Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid), Rodrigo (Benfica), Iker Muniain (Athletic Bilbao), Cristian Tello (Barcelona), Alvaro Vazquez (Getafe).

    Very strong team.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,247
    Spain to win then.
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 6,002
    We applied to host this one, but lost out to Israel.

    I think it would be a great tournament to have in this country, I think the Valley would be a great venue to host an England U21 game or two....
  • DeeBee
    DeeBee Posts: 1,033
    edited June 2013
    The forwards for England have a worrying lack of quality at finishing imo
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,006
    I think Italy have got a strong squad out there as well
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,827
    I didn't realise they moved Blackpool's stadium to Tel Aviv?
  • uncle
    uncle Posts: 4,209
    DeeBee said:

    The forwards for England have a worrying lack of quality at finishing imo

    But score plenty from midfield. That's why 12-1 for someone that will more than likely be taking the freekicks are pretty good odds.

  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,006
    Read in Todays paper that the Spanish lad at Barca is 18/1 for top scorer. Seems like very good odds.

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  • Super_horns
    Super_horns Posts: 1,299

    I didn't realise they moved Blackpool's stadium to Tel Aviv?

    Hope they left the pitch here though!

  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,786
    No Harriott? Shocking. Pearce out.

    Would have thought we'd have added Zaha as well. He might have a full cap now but would've been a good tounament experience for him, especially if he might feature in the euro squad next summer........
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 9,002
    He is there isn't he!?
  • charltonJ
    charltonJ Posts: 521

    No Harriott? Shocking. Pearce out.

    Would have thought we'd have added Zaha as well. He might have a full cap now but would've been a good tounament experience for him, especially if he might feature in the euro squad next summer........

    Zaha is in the squad
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,381
    uncle said:

    The Spanish squad:

    Goalkeepers: David De Gea (Manchester United), Diego Marino (Villarreal), Joel Robles (Atletico Madrid).

    Defenders: Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Dani Carvajal (Bayer Leverkusen), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Alvaro (Real Zaragoza), Inigo Martínez (Real Sociedad), Marc Muniesa (Barcelona), Martín Montoya (Barcelona), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla).

    Midfielders: Thiago Alcantara (Barcelona), Ignacio Camacho (Malaga), Sergio Canales (Valencia), Asier Illarramendi (Real Sociedad), Isco (Malaga), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Pablo Sarabia (Getafe).

    Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid), Rodrigo (Benfica), Iker Muniain (Athletic Bilbao), Cristian Tello (Barcelona), Alvaro Vazquez (Getafe).

    Very strong team.

    they should win it ..
  • That Spain squad looks ridiculous on paper, they'd give our full team a good enough game.

    I also read today that Russia's Alan Dzagoev who starred for their senior side at last years Euro's is in their squad and wondered why we don't play some of our senior players. The likes of Welbeck. Oxlade-chamberlain, Wilshere, Phil jones, kyle walker and jack rodwell are all still eligible. Why not play them?
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,006

    That Spain squad looks ridiculous on paper, they'd give our full team a good enough game.

    I also read today that Russia's Alan Dzagoev who starred for their senior side at last years Euro's is in their squad and wondered why we don't play some of our senior players. The likes of Welbeck. Oxlade-chamberlain, Wilshere, Phil jones, kyle walker and jack rodwell are all still eligible. Why not play them?

    I'd imagine because we would rather give the upcoming players the experience rather than those that have already had a taste of International football.
  • It's a tournament though, we should be picking the best players we have to try and win it
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,006
    edited June 2013
    But its a tournament that means absolutely nothing. Let the youngsters have a go at being in a different surroundings for a couple of weeks, playing several games over a short period, in a competetive environment.

    Im not saying i agree with it, but im guessing thats the reasoning behind it. Plus, perhaps Hodgson would prefer players that are going to be involved in our qualifiers getting a summer off.
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 6,002

    But its a tournament that means absolutely nothing.

    Why?