Lee Carsley’s England Under 21s will be looking to reach their first final since 2009 when they face Israel… but how can you watch it? And what time is kick off?
- England Under 21s will be looking to reach their first final in over a decade
- Lee Carsley’s men defeated Portugal in the last round and will now face Israel
- Israel defeated hosts Georgia on penalties to progress through to the semis
England Under 21s will be looking to reach their first final in 14 years when they face Israel at Euro 2023.
Lee Carsley’s side come into the game off the back of a 1-0 win against Portugal in the quarter-finals – with Anthony Gordon scoring the only goal of the game.
Israel defeated hosts Georgia on penalties in the last round following a goalless draw.
The two sides met earlier in the group stage – with Gordon and Emile Smith Rowe scoring in a 2-0 win for the Young Lions.
With England vs Israel fast approaching, Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the game.
England Under 21s will be looking to reach their first final since 2009 when they face Israel in the semis
The Young Lions come into the game off the back of a 1-0 win against Portugal in the quarter-finals
When is England vs Israel?
The clash between the two teams will take place tomorrow evening, with kick-off at 5pm.
This evening’s showdown between England and Portugal will take place at the Batumi Arena in Georgia.
How to watch
While England U21s kick off their European Championship campaign on this evening, supporters will not be able to watch their progress on TV.
No UK broadcasters have picked up the rights for the competition. Sky Sports committed to showing the 2021 tournament, which saw England eliminated from the group stage, but have not bid for the rights this time.
Fans will instead be able to watch the game on UEFA’s official website.
Mail Sport will also be providing live coverage of England U21 vs Israel U21 so you can keep up-to-date with all the latest developments here.
Tomorrow evening’s clash between the two sides will take place at the Batumi Arena in Georgia
Team news
The biggest news coming out of the England camp is that Jacob Ramsey will miss the rest of the U21 European Championship with an ankle injury.
The midfielder was caught by a nasty challenge during the quarter-final victory over Portugal on Sunday and is heading to see a specialist.
In his absence, Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe may come into the starting eleven. The Englishman has enjoyed a good tournament, scoring two goals so far.
Levi Colwill and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are once again expected to feature at the back for the Young Lions.
Anthony Gordon scored England’s only goal in their win against Portugal and is expected to start yet again tomorrow.
As for Israel, Daniel Peretz and Eden Karzev are both suspended after being yellow carded for the second time in the tournament against Georgia.
Dor David Turgeman is once again expected to lead the line for Israel.
Predicted England XI (4-4-2): Trafford; Garner, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Aarons; Madueke, Gomes, Jones, Gibbs-White, Smith Rowe, Gordon
Predicted Israel XI (4-4-2): Tzarfati; Jaber, Lemkin, Cohen, Revivo; Gloukh, Gandelman, Bar, Azoulay; Turgeman, Jorno
Jacob Ramsey will miss the rest of the U21 European Championship with an ankle injury
Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe is in line to replace Ramsey in the starting eleven tomorrow evening
Odds
Israel to win – 15/2
England to win – 1/3
All odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.
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