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England U19s set sights on Euros

Lauren Smith has named a 20-strong squad for round one of qualifying for the 2025 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship.

The Young Lionesses will begin their bid for qualification for next summer’s tournament which will be hosted by Poland in June with three qualifying

fixtures, also hosted in Poland.

Smith’s side first face Turkey, before taking on Italy and wrapping up the first round against the hosts Poland, who have already qualified for next summer’s

finals. England are vying for one of the remaining seven spots up for grabs at the European finals and will progress to round two of qualification providing they finish in the top three of the four-team qualification group.

The WU19s go into first round of qualifying in strong form, having recently beaten the Netherlands and Norway to be crowned champions of the Algarve Cup, in what was Smith’s first camp in charge.

Wednesday 27 November

England v Turkey

13:00 GMT KO, Stadion Miejski v Nysie, Nysa

Saturday 30 November

England v Italy

12:00 GMT KO, MOSIR Brzeg

Tuesday 3 December

Poland v England

12:00 GMT KO, MOSIR Brzeg

Lauren Smith said: “It’s not easy to qualify for a European Championships, you have to be one of the best teams on the continent to do so. We’re looking forward to the test and having the chance to play against three strong opponents who each present a different challenge.

“Playing in tournament finals is so important for young player development in international football, so we’re ready to give it our all to ensure we’re in the hat for the next round of qualifying.”

England Under-19 squad:

Eve Annets Manchester City on loan to Portsmouth

Katie Cox Chelsea

Araya Dennis Tottenham Hotspur

Sophie Harwood Arsenal

Issy Hobson Everton

Lucy Newell Manchester United

Simone Sherwood Leicester City

Codie Thomas Manchester City

Mari Ward Bristol City

Lily Dent Brighton & Hove Albion on loan to Portsmouth

Maddy Earl Arsenal on loan to Bristol City

Chloe Hylton Carolina Ascent

Vivienne Lia Arsenal

Lexi Potter Chelsea on loan to Crystal Palace

Princess Ademiluyi West Ham United on loan to Charlton Athletic

Michelle Agyemang Arsenal on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion

Ava Baker Birmingham City

Jessie Gale Arsenal dual registered with Watford

Lily Murphy Manchester City

Ruby-Rae Tucker Aston Villa