The draw took place in Belfast today and saw Martin Hunter's side placed in Group B alongside France, Norway and first-time qualifiers Armenia.

Germany, the only one of the eight qualifiers to have played in last season's tournament, are joined by Serbia and Montenegro, Greece and hosts Northern Ireland in Group A.

England's campaign starts against France on 18 July at The Oval ground in Belfast, before Hunter's side move on to The Showgrounds in Ballymena to play Armenia two days later.

The final group game is on 23 July, withe the Three Lions taking on Norway at The Showgrounds in Newry.

England will be hopeful of playing in the semi-finals, which take place on 26 July and the final which is at Windsor Park in Belfast three days later.

UEFA European Under-19 Championship

Group A

Team
Northern Ireland
Greece
Serbia & Montenegro
Germany

Group B

Team
Norway
Armenia
France
England

England's Road to Northern Ireland

UEFA European U19 Championship - Elite Round Qualifying

Date

Opponents

Venue

Comp

Result

26 Mar 05  Denmark

Crewe Alexandra FC

ECQ

1-0

28 Mar 05  Sweden

Bury FC

ECQ

1-0

30 Mar 05  Moldova

Blackpool FC

ECQ

1-0


UEFA European Championship, Elite Round, Group 1 - Full Match Schedule

UEFA European U19 Championship - Finals

Date

Opponents

Venue

Comp

K.O.

18 July 05

  France

The Oval, Belfast

ECF

17.00

20 July 05

  Armenia

Ballymena

ECF

19.00

23 July 05

  Norway

Newry

ECF

19.00


UEFA European Championship, Finals - Full Match Schedule