the tournament, England progressed through to the semi-finals where they led for the majority of the match against the hosts. However, after a late equaliser and a marathon penalty shootout, England were eliminated. In 2009, England finished as runners-up, losing 4–0 to Germany in the final. England finished second in their qualifying group for the 2011 championships in Denmark. They subsequently defeated Romania in the play-offs to qualify for the finals tournament, where they were knocked out in the group stage after a 2–1 defeat to the Czech Republic. England also subsequently exited the 2013 and 2015 Finals tournaments at the group stage, reached the last 4 in 2017, before again exiting at the group stage in 2019 and 2021. Note: The year of the tournament represents the year in which it ends. *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks. Media coverage England Euro qualifiers and friendlies are currently broadcast by Sky Sports. Results and fixtures 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (Final tournament) group stage Records Most capped players Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-21s. Those players in bold are still eligible to play for the team. Leading goalscorers Note: Club(s) represents the permanent clubs during the player's time in the Under-21s. Those players in bold are still eligible to play for the team. Players Current squad The following players were named in the squad for games against Italy and Germany, to be played 22 and 27 September 2022. Caps and goals updated as of 27 September 2022 after the match against Germany. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the senior team. Recent call-ups The following players have previously been called up to the England under-21 squad in the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection. Player withdrew from the squad before any games had been played. Player withdrew from the squad due to a call up to the senior team. Past squads 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship squad 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship