England U19s squad named for Euro training camp

The Young Lions face opposition from Montenegro, Ukraine and Scotland on home soil, as they aim for a place in July’s Euro Championship Finals in Hungary.

Only one nation can progress into the Finals, which consists of eight teams and will also give England a chance of qualifying for next year’s U20 World Cup in New Zealand.

And Blake will spend two days working with the group between 13 and 15 May, before a smaller squad of 18 will be named for the qualifiers which begin on 24 May when Montenegro are the opponents at Walsall’s Banks’s Stadium.

Manchester United striker James Wilson, who scored twice on his debut for the Old Trafford club on Tuesday, is named amongst the attackers alongside the likes of Southampton’s Sam Gallagher and Arsenal’s Chuba Akpom.

Chelsea are well represented with captain Lewis Baker and fellow midfielder John Swift joined by recent FA Youth Cup winners Ola Aina and Ruben Loftus-Cheek

There is a return to the international fold for former England U16s captain Diego Poyet, whose form at Charlton Athletic this year has caught the eye whilst MK Dons defender Brendan Galloway makes the step up from the U18s squad after impressing with Neil Dewsnip’s side this season.

And Liverpool defender Lloyd Jones receives a first England call-up, so will be hoping to impress Blake and his staff ahead of an important month. 

Following the training camp, the squad will meet up again at St. George’s Park on Sunday 18 May to finalise their preparations for the qualifiers.

After the opening game with Montenegro, England will face Scotland on Monday 26 May and Ukraine on Thursday 29 May with both of those games at Burton Albion’s Pirrelli Stadium.

Tickets for all three games are now on sale, priced at £3 for adults and £1.50 for concessions. Call 01922 651 414/416 or visit www.saddlers.co.uk for tickets at Walsall or call 01283 565938 or visit www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk for tickets at Burton.