England continue their defence of the u-21 European Championship against Slovenia this evening.
The Young Lions kickstarted the 2025 tournament with a 3-1 win over Czechia in their opener. Harvey Elliott opened the scoring for England, with further goals from Jonathan Rowe and Charlie Cresswell sealing a comfortable win.
A win on Sunday will all-but secure England’s place in the knockout rounds, against a Slovenia side who lost their opener to Germany. The holders trail the Germans on goal difference in the group.
Matchday 2️⃣ for our #YoungLions at the #U21EURO finals 🤝
You can watch Lee Carsley’s side take on Slovenia at 5pm (UK) live on @Channel4! pic.twitter.com/K7Mv5aoJQD
— England (@England) June 15, 2025
England u-21 vs Slovenia u-21 – Predicted lineup and team news
England u-21 team news
Lee Carsley opted against using a recognised forward in the first fixture, with captain James McAtee utilised as a false nine. The decision came in Liam Delap’s absence, with the forward with new club Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Jobe Bellingham also withdrew from the squad to compete at that tournament and was replaced by West Bromwich Albion winger Tom Fellows in the squad.
Carsley have now new injury concerns and could name an unchanged side.
England under-21s predicted lineup
England predicted XI: Beadle; Gray, Cresswell, Quansah, Livramento; Scott, Anderson; Elliott, McAtee, Hutchinson; Rowe.
When is England u-21 vs Slovenia u-21?
England face Slovenia in the u-21 European Championship on Sunday 15th June 2025. Kick-off in the group stage fixture is 5pm BST.
What TV channel is England u-21 vs Slovenia u-21?
In the UK, live coverage of England vs Slovenia at the European Under-21 Championship is available on Channel 4.
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