The first semi-final of the UEFA U19 Championship features last year’s senior Euros finalists, England and Italy, go head-to-head in hopes of reaching the final. England are the second most successful team in the tournament’s history, winning it 10 times and reaching the final a total of 15 times, and will be looking to add another win to their tally to face the winner of France and Isreal in the final. The Azzurrini on the other hand have lost only 2 of the last 13 matches, and they fancy their chances of reaching their 11th UEFA U19 Championship final.
ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Match Details
| Match | England U19 vs Italy U19 |
| Date | Tuesday, 28th June, 2022 |
| Time | 8:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Národné tréningové centrum SFZ |
ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Broadcast Details
Indian football fans can watch the live telecast of the UEFA U19 Championship on the Sony Sports Nertwork, i.e, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 2 or Sony Ten 3, or their OTT platform Sony LIV.
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ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Team News
A number of players will be back in England’s starting lineup for Tuesday’s semi-final after numerous changes were made to the team against Israel.
Harvey Vale’s move to the left flank may signal the end of Carney Chukwuemeka’s time as interim captain, but the former will maintain his position in central midfield as one of the tournament’s star performers thus far with two goals and two assists.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Callum Doyle, a defensive pairing, are also anticipated to return, and Tottenham’s Dane Scarlett, who has scored eight goals in qualification and the first three games of these playoffs, will start up front.
Italy will also return to form, likely playing in a 4-3-1-2 formation, and Cristian Volpato will look to preserve his starting position up front after scoring the game-winning goal against Romania and the opening goal against France.
The Australian-born attacker, who made his senior debut for Roma toward the close of the previous campaign, should partner Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino up front.
While Sebastiano Desplanches of Milan is back in goal and Fabio Miretti of Juventus plays in midfield, Samuele Giovane, the team’s former left-back, is back to serve as captain.
ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Head-to-Head Stats
The head-to-head statistics favour England, winning 2 of their last 4 matches against the Azzurrini, losing and drawing one each.
ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Dream 11 Top Picks and Player Stats
Carney Chukwuemeka
The Austrian born English international is the perfect choice for captaincy for your fantasy team. He eis selected by over 50% of the fantasy players.
Dane Sacrlett
The Spurs youth academy player has impressed in the tournament so far, scoring 8 goals in qualifiers and the first three games of the competition. He is the perfect choice for vice-captaincy for your fantasy team.
Giuseppe Ambrosino
Napoli’s youth product, Ambrosino will be leading Italy’s front line against the Three Lions, and is expected to get on the scoresheet.
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ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Dream 11 Fantasy Team
Goal-Keeper: Cox
Defender: Quansah, Giovane, Coppola, Chambers
Mid-Fielder: Chukwuemeka, Ramsey, Miretti
Forward: Delap, Scarlett, Ambrosino
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain: Carney Chukwuemeka
Vice-Captain: Dane Scarlett
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ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Predicted Line-Ups
England Starting XI: Cox; Quansah, Edwards, Chambers; Norton-Cuffy, Iroegbunam, Chukwuemeka, Vale; Ramsey, Delap; Scarlett
Italy Starting XI: Desplanches; Mulazzi, Gilardi, Coppola, Giovane; Fabbian, Faticanti, Casadei; Miretti; Volpato, Ambrosino
ENG-U19 vs ITA-U19: Who Will Win this Match?
England should easily go to the final thanks to their momentum, increased club experience, and improved squad depth. We predict a 2-1 win for the Three Lions.
