England’s Under-21s will face Germany in the Semi-Finals of the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Finals in Poland later today (5pm kick-off).


After claiming two wins and a draw from their three Group A games, Aidy Boothroyd’s side made the last four as group winners.

Now though, they must overcome the side that defeated the Young Lions 4-0 in the Final of the same competition in 2009 if they are to continue their journey in this year’s tournament.

Derby County goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell is part of the squad and is acting as understudy to first-choice Jordan Pickford, alongside Norwich City’s on-loan Manchester City goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Former Rams midfielder Will Hughes, who sealed a move to Premier League Watford at the weekend, is also in the squad and competing for a place in the starting line-up.