England national under-20 football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see England women's national under-17 football team.


England U-20
Nickname(s)The Three Lions
AssociationThe Football Association
(The FA)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachBen Futcher
FIFA codeENG
First colours
Second colours
Biggest win
 United Arab Emirates 0–5  
(Johor Bahru, Malaysia; 20 June 1997)
 Poland 1–5  
(Białystok, Poland; 22 March 2024)
Biggest defeat
  0–8 Argentina 
(Toulon, France; 13 June 2003)
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Appearances11 (first in 1981)
Best resultChampions (2017)
Medal record
Men's football
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2017 South Korea Team
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Australia Team
Under 20 Elite League
Silver medal – second place 2017–18 Team

England national under-20 football team, also known as England Under-20s or England U20(s), represents England in association football at an under-20 age level and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England.

England were champions of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, after defeating Venezuela in the final of the 2017 tournament.[1]

From October 2023, the squad was rebranded as the England Men's Elite League Squad to reflect their participation in the Under 20 Elite League.[2] This reverted back to England U20s in August 2025.[3]


Tournament history

FIFA U-20 World Cup

Year Round GP W D* L GS GA Squad
Tunisia 1977 did not qualify
Japan 1979 did not qualify
Australia 1981 Fourth place 6 2 2 2 9 7 Squad
Mexico 1983 did not qualify
Soviet Union 1985 Group stage 3 0 1 2 2 5 Squad
Chile 1987 did not qualify
Saudi Arabia 1989 did not qualify
Portugal 1991 Group stage 3 0 2 1 3 4 Squad
Australia 1993 Third place 6 3 2 1 6 4 Squad
Qatar 1995 did not qualify
Malaysia 1997 Round of 16 4 3 0 1 9 3 Squad
Nigeria 1999 Group stage 3 0 0 3 0 4 Squad
Argentina 2001 did not qualify
United Arab Emirates 2003 Group stage 3 0 1 2 0 2 Squad
Netherlands 2005 did not qualify
Canada 2007 did not qualify
Egypt 2009 Group stage 3 0 1 2 1 6 Squad
Colombia 2011 Round of 16 4 0 3 1 0 1 Squad
Turkey 2013 Group stage 3 0 2 1 3 5 Squad
New Zealand 2015 did not qualify
South Korea 2017 Champions 7 6 1 0 12 3 Squad
Poland 2019 did not qualify
Indonesia 2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[4]
Argentina 2023 Round of 16 4 2 1 1 5 4 Squad
Chile 2025 did not qualify
Total[5] 12/24 49 16 16 17 50 48

Fixtures and results

2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Main article: 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup
22 May 2023 Group stage   1–0  Tunisia Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata
15:00 Scarlett 25' Report Attendance: 2,765
Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil)
25 May 2023 Group stage   3–2  Uruguay Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata
15:00 Humphreys 22'
Joseph Yellow card 42'
Devine 45+4'
Scott Yellow card 75'
Cox Yellow card 84'
Gyabi 90+5'		 Report Fr. González 49'
Abaldo 90+9'		 Attendance: 27,231
Referee: Marco Ortíz (Mexico)
28 May 2023 Group stage   0–0  Iraq Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata
15:00 Report Attendance: 12,122
Referee: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (New Zealand)
31 May 2023 Round of 16   1–2  Italy Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata
18:00 Devine 24'
Quansah Yellow card 86'		 Report Baldanzi 8'
Casadei 87' (pen.)		 Attendance: 12,832
Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil)

2023–2024 European Elite League

Main article: 2023–24 Under 20 Elite League
12 October 2023 Romania  2–0   Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest
17:00 Mihai 5'
Trică 16'		 Report
17 October 2023   1–2  Portugal Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
19:00 Soglo 22' Report Sá 9'
Falé 90+4'		 Attendance: 1,756
Referee: Sunny Gill (England)
16 November 2023   0–3  Italy Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster
19:00 Report Hasa 37', 89' (pen.)
Missori 87'		 Attendance: 4,714
Referee: Will Finnie (England)
20 November 2023 Germany  2–3   Jahnstadion Regensburg
17:00 Wanner 8'
Godo 55' (o.g.)		 Report Joseph 31'
Edozie 59'
Webster 90'		 Attendance: 9,700
Referee: Martin Speckner (Germany)
22 March 2024 Poland  1–5   Stadion Miejski, Białystok
17:00 Żuberek 80' Report Iroegbunam 39'
Scarlett 47', 54', 71' (pen.)
Nelson 87'		 Referee: Lukasz Kuzma (Poland)
26 March 2024 Czech Republic  1–3   Městský stadion, Ostrava
14:00 Horsky 49' Report Arblaster 3'
Scarlett 76', 90'		 Attendance: 970
Referee: Miroslav Zelinka (Czech Republic)

Friendlies

7 June 2024   2–1  Sweden Stadion ŠRC Sesvete, Sesvete
15:00 Alves 12'
Scarlett 60'		 Report Gül 89' Referee: Toni Dadić (Croatia)
11 June 2024   2–2  Republic of Ireland Gradski Stadion, Vrbovec
15:00 Brown 45+2'
Scarlett 47' (pen.)		 Report Hodge 3'
Oko-Flex 88'		 Referee: Ivan Vuković (Croatia)

2024–2025 European Elite League

Main article: 2024–25 Under 20 Elite League
6 September 2024 Turkey  1–1   Pendik Stadium, Istanbul
17:00 Yıldırım 20' (pen.) Report Ballard 89' Referee: Fevzi Erdem Akbas (Turkey)
10 September 2024   2–0  Romania Edgeley Park, Stockport
19:00 Scarlett 30'
Marsh 76'		 Report Attendance: 2,527
10 October 2024 Italy  1–2   Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone
16:00 Ebone 39' Report Gyabi 58'
Dean 90+2'		 Referee: Alberto Arena (Italy)
14 October 2024   3–0  Czech Republic Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster
19:00 Dean 45', 58'
Gordon 62'		 Report Attendance: 2,670
15 November 2024   4–0  Germany SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
19:00 Esse 15'
Dean 40'
Peck 55'
Lankshear 72'		 Report Attendance: 3,311
Referee: John Andrew Jones (Wales)
19 November 2024 Poland  1–1   Stadion Wisla Pulawy, Puławy
15:00 Luberecki 39' Report Ballard 72' Referee: Jacek Malyszek (Poland)
21 March 2025 Portugal  –   Leiria
16:00

Players

Current squad

Players born between September 2004 and August 2005 are second-year graduates of the English academy system, players born between September 2005 and August 2006 are first-year graduates. Players born after 1 January 2006 remain eligible to play for England under-19s.

The following players were named in the squad for games against Portugal and Switzerland, to be played 21 and 24 March 2025.[6]

Names in italics denote players who have been capped by England in a higher age group.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Elyh Harrison (2006-02-19) 19 February 2006 England Manchester United
1GK Max Merrick (2005-11-10) 10 November 2005[7] England Hampton & Richmond Borough (on loan from Chelsea)
1GK Matty Young (2006-11-24) 24 November 2006 England Salford City (on loan from Sunderland)
2DF Max Alleyne (2005-07-21) 21 July 2005 England Manchester City
2DF Kaelan Casey (2004-10-28) 28 October 2004 England West Ham United
2DF Kellen Fisher (2004-05-05) 5 May 2004 England Norwich City
2DF Ben Nelson (2004-03-18) 18 March 2004 England Oxford United (on loan from Leicester City)
2DF Brooke Norton-Cuffy (2004-01-12) 12 January 2004 Italy Genoa
2DF Ashley Phillips (2005-06-26) 26 June 2005 England Stoke City (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur)
2DF Oliver Scarles (2005-12-12) 12 December 2005 England West Ham United
3MF Toby Collyer (2004-01-03) 3 January 2004 England Manchester United
3MF Darko Gyabi (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 England Plymouth Argyle (on loan from Leeds United)
3MF James McConnell (2004-09-13) 13 September 2004 England Liverpool
3MF Trey Nyoni (2007-06-30) 30 June 2007 England Liverpool
3MF Nico O'Reilly (2005-03-21) 21 March 2005 England Manchester City
3MF Sydie Peck (2004-09-13) 13 September 2004 England Sheffield United
3MF Jacob Wright (2005-09-21) 21 September 2005 England Norwich City (on loan from Manchester City)
4FW Will Alves (2005-05-04) 4 May 2005 Wales Cardiff City (on loan from Leicester City)
4FW George Earthy (2004-09-05) 5 September 2004 England Bristol City (on loan from West Ham United)
4FW Romain Esse (2005-05-13) 13 May 2005 England Crystal Palace
4FW Divin Mubama (2004-10-25) 25 October 2004 England Manchester City
4FW Dane Scarlett (2004-03-24) 24 March 2004 England Tottenham Hotspur

Recent call-ups

The following players have previously been called up to the England under-20 squad and remain eligible.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Tommy Simkin (2004-12-08) 8 December 2004 6 0 England Walsall (on loan from Stoke City) v.  Germany,  Poland, 15–19 November 2024[8]
GK Ben Cisse (2005-09-27) 27 September 2005[9] 0 0 England West Bromwich Albion v.  Germany,  Poland, 15–19 November 2024[8]
GK Luca Gunter (2005-03-23) 23 March 2005[10] 0 0 England Wealdstone (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur) v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024[11]
GK Tommy Setford (2006-03-13) 13 March 2006 0 0 England Arsenal v.  Sweden,  Republic of Ireland, 7–11 June 2024[12]
GK James Beadle (2004-07-16) 16 July 2004 6 0 England Sheffield Wednesday (on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion) v.  Poland,  Czech Republic, 22–26 March 2024[13]
GK Joe Whitworth (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004 0 0 England Exeter City (on loan from Crystal Palace) v.  Italy,  Germany, 16–20 November 2023[14]
GK James Wright (2004-12-02) 2 December 2004[15] 0 0 Spain Real Unión (on loan from Aston Villa) v.  Italy,  Germany, 16–20 November 2023[16]
GK Charlie Setford (2004-05-11) 11 May 2004 0 0 Netherlands Ajax v.  Romania,  Portugal, 12–17 October 2023[17]
DF Ryan Andrews (2004-08-26) 26 August 2004 6 0 England Watford v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
DF Elijah Campbell (2004-08-02) 2 August 2004 4 0 Scotland Ross County (on loan from Everton) v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
DF Ben Chrisene (2004-01-12) 12 January 2004 4 0 England Norwich City v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024SEN[8]
DF James Dornelly (2005-04-14) 14 April 2005 2 0 England Peterborough United v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
DF Thierry Small (2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 1 0 England Charlton Athletic v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
DF Amara Nallo (2006-11-18) 18 November 2006 0 0 England Liverpool v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
DF Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (2005-11-04) 4 November 2005 0 0 England Manchester City v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024INJ[8]
DF Luke Chambers (2004-06-24) 24 June 2004 6 0 England Wigan Athletic (on loan from Liverpool) v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024 INJ[11]
DF Brad Hills (2004-03-10) 10 March 2004 4 0 England Stockport County (on loan from Norwich City) v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024[11]
DF Josh Acheampong (2006-05-05) 5 May 2006 2 0 England Chelsea v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024[11]
DF Reuell Walters (2004-12-16) 16 December 2004 2 0 England Luton Town v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024 INJ[11]
DF Calum Scanlon (2005-02-14) 14 February 2005 1 0 England Millwall (on loan from Liverpool) v.  Turkey,  Romania, 6–10 September 2024[18]
DF Roman Dixon (2004-12-26) 26 December 2004 2 0 England Everton v.  Sweden,  Republic of Ireland, 7–11 June 2024[12]
DF Lewis Hall (2004-09-08) 8 September 2004 6 0 England Newcastle United v.  Poland,  Czech Republic, 22–26 March 2024[13]
DF Jadel Katongo (2004-09-14) 14 September 2004 4 0 England Peterborough United (on loan from Manchester City) v.  Poland,  Czech Republic, 22–26 March 2024[13]
DF Zach Awe (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004 0 0 England Southampton Training Camp, September 2023[19]
MF Ollie Arblaster (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 6 1 England Sheffield United v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
MF Sammy Braybrooke (2004-03-12) 12 March 2004 5 0 England Leicester City v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
MF Zack Nelson (2005-04-21) 21 April 2005 5 0 England Luton Town v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
MF Kamari Doyle (2005-08-01) 1 August 2005 2 0 England Crawley Town (on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion) v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
MF Lewis Miley (2006-05-01) 1 May 2006 1 0 England Newcastle United v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024SEN[8]
MF Jobe Bellingham (2005-09-23) 23 September 2005 3 0 England Sunderland v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024[11]
MF Bobby Clark (2005-02-07) 7 February 2005 1 0 Austria Red Bull Salzburg v.  Italy,  Czech Republic, 10–14 October 2024[11]
MF Alfie Devine (2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 13 2 Belgium Westerlo (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur) v.  Turkey,  Romania, 6–10 September 2024 INJ[18]
MF Omari Kellyman (2005-09-15) 15 September 2005 0 0 England Chelsea v.  Turkey,  Romania, 6–10 September 2024 INJ[18]
MF Noel Buck (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 2 0 United States New England Revolution v.  Sweden,  Republic of Ireland, 7–11 June 2024[12]
MF Alex Matos (2004-10-03) 3 October 2004 2 0 England Chelsea v.  Sweden,  Republic of Ireland, 7–11 June 2024[12]
MF Adam Wharton (2004-02-06) 6 February 2004 3 0 England Crystal Palace v.  Poland,  Czech Republic, 22–26 March 2024[13]
MF Emran Soglo (2005-07-11) 11 July 2005 3 1 Austria Sturm Graz v.  Italy,  Germany, 16–20 November 2023[14]
MF Dan Gore (2004-09-26) 26 September 2004 2 0 England Rotherham United (on loan from Manchester United) v.  Italy,  Germany, 16–20 November 2023 INJ[14]
MF Charlie Webster (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 3 1 England Burton Albion v.  Italy,  Germany, 16–20 November 2023[14]
MF Archie Gray (2006-03-12) 12 March 2006 1 0 England Tottenham Hotspur v.  Italy,  Germany, 16–20 November 2023[14]
FW Kaide Gordon (2004-10-05) 5 October 2004 8 1 England Portsmouth (on loan from Liverpool) v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
FW Dom Ballard (2005-04-01) 1 April 2005 6 2 England Cambridge United (on loan from Southampton) v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
FW Max Dean (2004-02-21) 21 February 2004 4 4 Belgium Gent v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
FW Will Lankshear (2005-04-20) 20 April 2005 4 1 England West Bromwich Albion (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur) v.  Germany,  Poland, 15-19 November 2024[8]
FW Louie Marsh (2004-07-02) 2 July 2004 2 1 England Fleetwood Town (on loan from Sheffield United) v.  Turkey,  Romania, 6–10 September 2024[18]
FW Emre Tezgel (2005-09-19) 19 September 2005 2 0 England Stoke City v.  Turkey,  Romania, 6–10 September 2024[18]
FW Benicio Baker-Boaitey (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004 2 0 England Millwall v.  Sweden,  Republic of Ireland, 7–11 June 2024[12]
FW Bailey Cadamarteri (2005-05-09) 9 May 2005 2 0 England Lincoln City (on loan from Sheffield Wednesday) v.  Sweden,  Republic of Ireland, 7–11 June 2024[12]
FW Omari Forson (2004-07-20) 20 July 2004 2 0 Italy Monza v.  Romania,  Portugal, 12–17 October 2023[17]
FW Michael Olakigbe (2004-04-06) 6 April 2004 2 0 England Chesterfield (on loan from Brentford) v.  Romania,  Portugal, 12–17 October 2023[17]
FW Sonny Perkins (2004-02-10) 10 February 2004 0 0 England Leyton Orient Training Camp, September 2023[20]
FW Jamie Gittens (2004-08-08) 8 August 2004 0 0 Germany Borussia Dortmund v.  Germany,  United States,  France, 22–28 March 2023 INJ[21]
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad before any games had been played.
  • SEN Player withdrew from the squad due to a call-up to the under-21 team.

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Head-to-head record

The following table shows England's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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