England U21 vs Spain U21: Live Updates, Team News, and Starting Lineups for Euro Championship Quarter-Final.
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The England U21 team is set to face Spain U21 in a highly anticipated quarter-final match of the European Championship in Slovakia. The game is a repeat of the 2023 Euros final, where England emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, securing their first title in almost 40 years. The match will kick off at 8 pm BST on Saturday, June 21, at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava.

Both teams have had contrasting journeys to reach this stage of the tournament. Spain topped Group A, finishing level on points with Italy but with a superior goal difference. They secured wins against Slovakia (3-2) and Romania (2-1) before drawing 1-1 with Italy. England, on the other hand, finished second in Group B after a 2-1 loss to Germany, despite a 3-1 victory against Czechia and a goalless draw against Slovenia.

Team News and Predicted Line-ups

Spain U21 will be without Martin due to injury, and Pubill is doubtful. A potential predicted line-up for Spain (4-2-3-1) is: Iturbe; Bueno, Mosquera, Tárrega, Pubill; Turrientes, Guerra; Lopez, Torre, Sánchez; Joseph.

England U21 has no reported injuries or suspensions. A potential predicted line-up for England (4-2-2-2) is: Beadle; Livramento, Quansah, Cresswell, Hinshelwood; Scott, Anderson; Elliott, Nwaneri; Hutchinson, Stansfield.

England U21 Squad

The England U21 squad for the European Championship 2025 includes:

  • Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City).
  • Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool).
  • Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth).
  • Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City).

Spain U21 Squad

The Spain U21 squad includes players from top clubs. Some notable players are:

  • Goalkeepers: Alejandro Iturbe (Atlético Madrid).
  • Defenders: Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia), Cesar Tarrega (Valencia).
  • Midfielders: Javi Guerra (Valencia), Beñat Turrientes (Real Sociedad).
  • Forwards: Diego Lopez (Valencia), Mateo Joseph (Leeds United).

Key Match Facts and Quotes

  • England has won their last four competitive U21 fixtures against Spain.
  • The winners of this match will face either Portugal or the Netherlands in the semi-finals.
  • Lee Carsley, the England U21 coach, has downplayed the "underdog" tag, stating, "I don't feel like an underdog. I think there's a massive expectancy against Spain that we can perform and that's all we need to do."

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 4.

Both teams are eager to advance in the tournament, making this quarter-final a must-watch for football fans.


Writer - Aarav Verma
With a curious mind, a notepad always in hand, and a passion for sports, Aarav is eager to explore the stories unfolding in his community. He's focused on developing strong interviewing skills, believing in local news's power to connect people. Aarav is particularly interested in human-interest pieces and learning the fundamentals of ethical reporting, often drawing parallels between journalistic integrity and the fair play found in sports.
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