The UEFA Euro U-21 match between Czech Republic U21 and England U21 will take place at Adjarabet Arena on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
On Thursday evening, England Under-21s kick-start their quest for victory in the Under-21 Euro 2023, facing Czech Republic Under-21s at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Group C. England aims to break a 39-year streak without winning the continental championships, while their Czech counterparts have one title to their name from the 2002 tournament.
In Batumi, the Czech Republic and England will renew their rivalry after a tight battle for the top spot in qualifying Group G, which saw England come out on top. The Czech Republic had to navigate a playoff against Iceland, winning 2-1 on aggregate to secure their place in the finals for the fourth time in five editions. However, their recent three appearances in the Under-21 Euros ended in the group stage since their fourth-place finish in 2011. While the Czech Republic were champions in 2002 and runners-up in 2000, their recent friendly results have been disappointing. Similarly, England’s preparations for Euro 2023 have faced difficulties.
England comfortably topped their qualifying group, amassing 25 points from 30 and scoring 26 goals while conceding just seven. Lee Carsley takes charge of the team after Aidy Boothroyd’s failure to progress in 2021. England’s early Under-21 Euros performances were impressive, reaching the semi-finals in the first six editions and winning the tournament twice. However, their recent record has been less stellar, with only three semi-final appearances since. Despite notable wins over Italy, Germany, and France in friendlies, England enters the tournament after consecutive losses to Croatia and Japan. Germany, seeking revenge, and the Czech Republic, whom England defeated twice in qualifying, are their Group C opponents alongside Israel.
Czech Republic Under-21 probable starting lineup: Jaros, Gabriel, Vitik, Pojezny, Fukala, Zamburek, Cerv, Karabec, Jurasek, Sejk, Valenta
England Under-21 probable starting lineup: Trafford, Aarons, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Thomas, Ramsey, Skipp, Elliott, Madueke, Gibbs-White, Smith Rowe
Czech Republic U-21
| Opponents | Score |
| Netherlands U21 | 1-1 (D) |
| Belgium U21 | 0-0 (D) |
| Norway U21 | 0-4 (L) |
| Portugal U21 | 1-5 (L) |
| Iceland U21 | 0-0 (D) |
England U21
| Opponents | Score |
| Croatia U21 | 1-2 (L) |
| France U21 | 4-0 (W) |
| Germany U21 | 3-1 (W) |
| Italy U21 | 2-0 (W) |
| Slovenia U21 | 1-2 (L) |
The UEFA Euro U-21 match between Czech Republic U21 and England U21 will take place at Adjarabet Arena on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Czech Republic U21 vs England U21 | Key Details |
| Date | June 22 (Czech Republic) |
| Venue | Adjarabet Arena |
| Kickoff time in Czech Republic | 6:30 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in England | 5:30 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Czech Republic can catch the live action via CT Sport.
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