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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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England U17 set sights on European finals

Kerri Welsh has named a 21-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s U17 European Championship qualifiers in Croatia.

 

The Young Lionesses will play three fixtures in Group A2 as they look to secure their spot at this summer’s UEFA Women’s U17 European Championship finals in Northern Ireland.

 

Welsh’s side will first face Turkey on Friday 13 March (13:00 GMT), before taking on mini tournament hosts Croatia on Monday 16 March (11:00 GMT), and finishing the qualifying stage against Italy on Thursday 19 March (11:00 GMT).

 

To claim one of the seven remaining spots in the finals in May, England must finish first in the group. In round one of the qualifying campaign in October, England topped their group, beating Scotland, Poland and Montenegro to advance in League A.

 

Kerri Welsh said: “We’re really excited to be back together as we push to secure qualification for this summer’s EUROs. We know the three games ahead will be tough and test the squad, but we are fully focused and take real confidence from our performance in the first round of qualifying. I know everyone is excited to continue the campaign.

 

"Fixtures like these when there is a bit of pressure on the line are hugely valuable for the Young Lionesses – giving the players the chance to learn, develop and keep progressing along the England pathway.”

 

Friday 13 March

England v Turkey

13:00 GMT KO, Gradski Stadion Sisak, Croatia

 

Monday 16 March

England v Croatia

11:00 GMT KO, Branko Cavlovic-Cavlek, Croatia

 

Thursday 19 March

Italy v England

11:00 GMT KO, Gradski Stadion Sisak, Croatia

 

England Under-17 squad:  

 

Evie Mitchell Manchester United

*Billie Price Brighton & Hove Albion

Erin Walker Manchester City

Maisie Brickell Chelsea

Zoe Ciccardini Chelsea

Emilie Gay Brighton & Hove Albion

Niobe Mellor-Antill Manchester City

Amarachukwu Nwankwo Manchester City

Lucy Robinson Manchester United

Katie Scott Aston Villa

Bryony Brodie Arsenal

Romia Gagliano FC Basel

Annabelle Tang Arsenal

Cairo Antoine Arsenal

Sophia Burton Manchester City

Alexandra De Beaulac Players Development Academy

Mia Dixon Arsenal

Freya Hirons Manchester City

Abbie Jones Sheffield United

Aysia Matabaro Chelsea

Chelsea N’Drin Liverpool

 

* Training player