England U17s squad to play Portugal, Germany and Netherlands at Algarve Tournament

England U17s will take the next step in their preparations for this summer’s Euro Finals at the Algarve Tournament.

The Young Lions face opposition from host nation Portugal, Germany and Netherlands at the annual competition which takes place in and around Faro later this month.

Steve Cooper and his 21-man squad will head out to Portugal next week to continue their training programme, building up to the Euros which are being held on home soil in May.

As hosts, England automatically qualify for the Finals and with no qualifying rounds to play as a result, this competition is an added bonus for Cooper’s group.

They kick-off against Portugal on Friday 9 February at the Sport Park Nora in Ferreiras, before facing Germany two days later at the Algarve Stadium in Almancil.

The competition is rounded-off on Tuesday 13 February, when England face the Dutch at the Algarve Stadium.

Cooper's side have already tested themselves against both Portugal and Germany this season, when they met in a mini-tournament last November. Goals from Jack Nolan and Bobby Duncan secured a 2-1 win over Germany in Rotherham, while Tommy Doyle, an OG and a late winner from Duncan were enough to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory over Portugal at Chesterfield.

England will be back on home soil in May at the Euros, so why not come along and cheer on the Young Lions? With the best young talent in Europe strutting their stuff and games taking place across the Midlands and Yorkshire, it’s a great chance to see some stars of the future.

The UEFA European Under-17 Championship takes place between 4-20 May 2018. Find out more and how to buy tickets and get further information.

The squad

Goalkeepers Luca Ashby-Hammond - Fulham Marcus Dewhurst - Sheffield United Arthur Okonkwo - Arsenal

Defenders Ajibola Alese - West Ham United Luis Binks - Tottenham Hotspur Dylan Crowe - Ipswich Town Vontae Daley-Campbell - Arsenal Ethan Laird - Manchester United Bukayo Saka - Arsenal

Midfielders Faustino Anjorin - Chelsea Trae Coyle - Arsenal Thomas Doyle - Manchester City Jimmy Garner - Manchester United Mason Greenwood - Manchester United Clinton Mola - Chelsea

Forwards Xavier Amaechi - Arsenal Bobby Duncan - Unattached Tyreece John-Jules - Arsenal Curtis Jones - Liverpool Jack Nolan - Reading Rayhaan Tulloch - West Bromwich Albion