Dean Bowditch and Matthew Fryatt in action for the England U19s.
U19s face crucial qualifiers
Thursday, 03 March 2005.
Blackpool, Bury, Crewe Alexandra will host England matches as Martin Hunter's side look to capitalise on home advantage in the UEFA European U19 Championship, Elite Round Qualifying Group 1 tournament.
The six matches which will bring together the best young talent from England, Denmark, Moldova and Sweden over the Easter weekend as the four sides battle it out for top spot, which carries with it a place in this summer's European U19 Championship Finals.
The tournament, which will take place on Saturday 26, Monday 28 and Wednesday 30 March, will showcase the talented youngsters of all four competing nations during two games on each of the three days of the competition.
England Under-19 Manager, Martin Hunter said: "These matches will be a real test and I hope that football fans in the North West will come along and support the team."
Tickets will go on sale shortly and fans should log onto TheFA.com for further information. Tickets will be priced at £3 for adults in advance (£5 on day of game) and £1 for children (U16) and OAPs.
UEFA European U19 Championship, Elite Round, Group 1
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Stage |
K.O. |
|
26 Mar 05 |
England v Denmark |
Crewe Alex. FC |
ECQ |
12.30 |
|
26 Mar 05 |
Moldova v Sweden |
Accrington S FC |
ECQ |
12.30 |
|
28 Mar 05 |
England v Sweden |
Bury FC |
ECQ |
19.30 |
|
28 Mar 05 |
Denmark v Moldova |
Morecambe FC |
ECQ |
19.30 |
|
30 Mar 05 |
England v Moldova |
Blackpool FC |
ECQ |
19.30 |
|
30 Mar 05 |
Sweden v Denmark |
Bury FC |
ECQ |
19.30 |