Recent Under-21 Stories

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  Italy U21 v Spain U21 tips – Spanish kids to complete double at European Championship1 second ago

  Italy and Spain will contest the final of the European U21 Championship on Tuesday evening, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther believes the Spanish youngsters will emulate their senior colleagues. Very much moulded on the tiki-taka style of their senior counterparts, this hugely accomplished Spain s...

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  Spain U21 v Norway U21 tips – Holders Spain to march into Euro U21 final1 second ago

  Spain brought the Netherlands back down to Earth last time out, and now Betfair’s Christian Crowther is backing them to book their place in the European U21 Championship final at the expense of Norway on Saturday. Any suspicions that holders Spain represented underwhelming favourites to retain the...

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  Holland good bet for European U21 Championship glory1 second ago

  Holland have made a big impression during the group stage of the European U21 Championship, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther believes they are the team to back in the outright market. Thankfully, England's dismal campaign is now over following a third straight defeat of the tournament to hosts Isr...

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  Stuart Pearce furious with England U21 flops – the 1-0 loss to Israel in pictures1 second ago

  England U21 coach Stuart Pearce refused to defend his side after they crashed out of the European Championship without on the back of three defeats. The Young Lions went into last night’s game knowing they were already out of the competition thanks to defeats against Italy and Norway, but there was...

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  Russia U21 v Germany U21 tips – Second-half show to earn win for Germany1 second ago

  Russia and Germany will both be looking to avoid the Group B wooden spoon this evening, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther believes it will be the Germans who avoid finishing bottom of this European U21 Championship group. As one of the big favourites for this tournament, Germany's stars would not h...

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  Spain U21 v Netherlands U21 tips – Back Georginio Wijnaldum to score against Spain1 second ago

  Spain and the Netherlands meet tonight in the European U21 Championship, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther believes Georginio Wijnaldum is the man to back if you’re looking for a goalscorer. With top spot up for grabs in Group B, the holders Spain will have a job on their hands to contain this prol...

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  Norway U21 v Italy U21 tips – Back Manolo Gabbiadini to score in group finale1 second ago

  Italy U21 will be looking to complete a perfect group campaign at the European U21 Championship on Tuesday, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther is backing Manolo Gabbiadini to help them beat Norway. Italy stamped their authority on Group A with that emphatic 4-0 win over hosts Israel and now require ...

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  Israel U21 v England U21 tips – No consolation win for the Young Lions1 second ago

  The England U21s will look to at least bow out of the European U21 Championship with a victory on Tuesday, but Betfair’s Christian Crowther is predicting another frustrating night for the Young Lions. Hope all too quickly turned to despair for Stuart Pearce's side as they were dumped out of this y...

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  Paddy Power counting cost of European U21 Championship money back offer1 second ago

  The European U21 Championship has proved to be a costly tournament for bookmaker Paddy Power – who have handed out €100,000 in refunds already! It’s hard to decide who is having a worse championship, England manager Stuart Pearce or Paddy Power? ‘Psycho’ has had to watch his team get beaten by Ital...

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  Italy U21 v Israel U12 tips – Back Ciro Immobile to score first1 second ago

  Italy can secure their place in the final four of the European U21 Championship with a win over Israel today, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther believes he knows the man who will set them on their way to victory. Being able to field such talents as Paris St-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti and Nap...

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  Back England U21s to beat Norway 2-0 today1 second ago

  England face a make-or-break clash with Norway today, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther believes the Young Lions will get their European U21 Championship campaign back on track. Despite the large dollops of negative press surrounding England's opening day defeat to Italy, the Young Lions did not be...

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  England U21 v Norway U21 tips – Young Lions to kick-start campaign1 second ago

  Having suffered an opening-game defeat at the hands of Italy, England can get their European U21 Championship back on track with a victory over Norway today. The fact that the team won nine games on the bounce without conceding a goal prior to the Italy game, as well as having a contentious Craig ...

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  Netherlands U21 v Germany U21 tips – Back Germans to make winning start1 second ago

  The “Group of Death” kicks off today, and Betfair writer Christian Crowther is backing Germany to make a winning start when they take on the Netherlands. Winners of this tournament in 2009, Germany arrive in Israel looking to go all the way after a sensational qualifying campaign. They swept aside...

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  Spain U21 v Russia U21 tips – Goals on the cards for holders Spain1 second ago

  Spain begin the defence of their European U21 Championship crown today, and Betfair’s Christian Crowther is expecting a flying start for the reigning champions against Russia. Holders Spain kick off their defence against a Russian team who they have beaten in their last three competitive meetings ...

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  UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2013 Schedule & Fixtures1 second ago

  Spain will play Italy in the final of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Defending champions Spain have yet to concede a goal in their four matches in Israel, reaching the showdown with an easy 3-0 success against Norway. Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata kept up his r...