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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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England Under-19s target finals spot

Lauren Smith has named her 21-player squad for the final round of qualifying for the 2026 UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championship.

 

Smith’s side will begin their campaign against Latvia on Thursday 9 April (16:30 BST), before facing Wales on Sunday 12 April (16:30 BST). The Young Lionesses will then take on hosts Switzerland on Wednesday 15 April (12:00 BST), with only the group winners progressing to this summer’s finals in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

 

The WU19s will be aiming to qualify for their third successive European finals, having also secured a place at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland in September following their performance at last season’s tournament.

 

England v Latvia

Thursday 9 April

16:30 BST, Tissot-Arena, Biel, Switzerland

 

England v Wales

Sunday 12 April

16:30 BST, Copet, Vevey, Switzerland

 

England v Switzerland

Wednesday 15 April

12:00 BST, Tissot-Arena, Biel, Switzerland

 

Lauren Smith said: “Our objective is clear: to qualify for the under-19 finals. It’s never easy, with only one team progressing from the group, but the squad is focused and determined to do everything they can to secure their place. Playing in youth tournaments is vital for young player development, and we want to ensure the Young Lionesses are competing in as many finals as possible this year.

 

“On a personal note, I’m really sad to be leaving this group. It’s been a huge honour to lead them over the past two seasons, and I want to make sure we finish on a high.”

 

England Under-19 squad:

 

Sophie Jackson Tottenham Hotspur

Amy Liddiard * Arsenal

Silvana Marshall Miranda Brighton & Hove Albion

Nelly Las Ipswich Town, on loan from Leicester City

Sacha Lewis Manchester City

Rachel Maltby Aston Villa

Niamh Peacock Arsenal Academy, dual registration with Portsmouth

Zara Shaw Liverpool

Simone Sherwood Sheffield United, on loan from Leicester City

Cecily Wellesley-Smith FC Rosengard, on loan from Arsenal

Lola Brown Crystal Palace, on loan from Chelsea

May Cruft Rangers

Chloe Hylton Carolina Ascent

Vera Jones Bristol City, on loan from Chelsea

Sienna-Rose Wareing Manchester United

Jessica Anderson Manchester United

Layla Drury Manchester United

Eva Hendle Chelsea

Jhanaie Pierre Tottenham Hotspur

Lois Shooter Chelsea

Lauryn Thompson North Carolina Courage

 

* Amy Liddiard will be a Training Player for this camp