The idea of seeing England in a final used to be a difficult one to imagine.
Still, success throughout the age groups has underlined the progress made in recent years, with Gareth Southgate’s senior men’s side far from the only team to be going deep into tournaments.
Today, England U19s are preparing for a European Championship final, a little under a year after the Euro 2020 showpiece with Italy.
Standing between the Young Lions and a second Euros title in five years is an Israel side to have already been beaten by Ian Foster’s team.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The U19 European Championship final is scheduled for a 7pm BST kick-off time today (Friday, July 1, 2022).
The Trnava Stadium in Trvana, Slovakia will host.
Where to watch Israel U19 vs England U19
TV channel and live stream: Both the BBC Sport Website and the BBC iPlayer (free with a subscription) will offer live streams services. UEFA TV will also air the final.
Live blog: You can keep up to date with all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Israel U19 vs England U19 team news
Israel XI: Tzarfati; Feingold, Israelov, Revivo, Lemkin; Madmon, Kancepolsky; Lugasi, Abed, Gloch; Ebraheim.
England XI: Cox; Doyle, Quansah, Edwards; Oyegoke, Chukwuemeka, Vale, Scott; Devine, Scarlett, Bynoe-Gittens.
Israel U19 vs England U19 prediction
Israel do boast quality but, frankly, England look like the best side in the competition. Over the last few years, the FA have built teams capable of winning these tournaments and that success looks likely to continue.
England to win 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Israel U19 wins: 0
Draws: 0
England U19 wins: 1
