Peacock prepares England's title defence

John Peacock has led holders England back to the Under-17 finals and the manager told UEFA.com that knocking Spain out in the elite round has given them "tremendous confidence".

Gonfalone assesses France standing

Coach Patrick Gonfalone believes the Under-17 finals give France a chance to "know where we stand on the international scene" as his talented team aim to emulate the class of 2004.

Freund has faith in Germany success

Former Germany midfielder Steffen Freund coached his nation to six straight wins in Under-17 qualifying and ahead of the finals told UEFA.com: "We have the confidence to beat anyone."

Văsâi leads Romania to new plain

"It's a new beginning for Romanian football," coach Adrian Văsâi told UEFA.com as they prepare to make their UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals debut in Serbia on Tuesday.

Frank: Denmark can be dark horses

After Denmark ended a long wait to reach the finals via a dramatic qualification, coach Thomas Frank told UEFA.com: "We could be a dark horse for the semi-finals and even the title."

Csaplár's Czech Republic winning praise

Czech Republic coach Josef Csaplár, who made radical changes before the elite round to earn a finals spot, tells UEFA.com how the new style won praise from Arrigo Sacchi.

Stuivenberg delivers again for Netherlands

In the same week Albert Stuivenberg had a second child and guided the Netherlands to their fourth U17 finals in his five years in charge, but he is expecting a tough time in Serbia.

Djorić backs hosts Serbia to thrive

"Serbian football can count on this squad," coach Milovan Djorić told UEFA.com as the hosts prepare to meet Denmark, France and holders England in a tough-looking group.

Under-17 finals schedule confirmed

The finals will kick off on 3 May with France taking on holders England, hosts Serbia meeting Denmark, Germany playing the Netherlands and newcomers Romania facing Czech Republic.

Scouting arrangements for Under-17 finals

Scouts wishing to attend matches at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Serbia can reserve tickets online now at UEFA.com with the group-stage deadline on 21 April.

Clenbuterol warning for players

The German-based Nationale Anti-Doping Agentur (NADA) is warning footballers against the dangers of unintentional doping with the prohibited substance Clenbuterol.

Holders England and U17 hosts Serbia meet

Holders England have been drawn with finals hosts Serbia, 2004 winners France and Denmark while 2009 champions Germany are in with the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Romania.

Djorić aims for home Serbia success

Former FK Crvena Zvezda defender and experienced coach Milovan Djorić said ahead of Tuesday's draw that he felt a duty to achieve something "big" with U17 finals hosts Serbia.

Young guns share limelight with old masters

Goal-crazy teens, a tiny baby, and a man nicknamed 'lightbulb head' star in UEFA.com's white-knuckle ride through the last week, as we learn which league is Europe's most competitive.

England lead finals lineup

Holders England are alongside hosts Serbia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Romania in the finals draw at Belgrade City Hall.

England hold sway over Spain again

England 2-1 Spain
Having won last year's final between the sides 2-1, England repeated the trick to knock out the two-time champions in the elite round.

Northern Ireland edge past Belgium

Northern Ireland 2-1 Belgium
The Group 5 hosts ended the elite round without a point after Paul Kee's side earned their first ones in Tielen.