England U21 Euros Odds, Schedule, TV Guide & Squad: European Championships 2025
Craig Jones 
The 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship takes place in Slovakia, and England enter the tournament as reigning champions.
Having secured their first title in 39 years with a 1-0 victory over Spain in 2023, the Young Lions are aiming to achieve back-to-back triumphs.
Under the guidance of head coach Lee Carsley, who recently extended his contract through 2027, England faces the challenge of defending their crown with a much changed squad, as several key players from the previous campaign have progressed to the senior national team.
Looking to follow England in the tournament? Here at Free Bets we've put together the ideal guide for football fans and punters, to keep you ahead of the game.
England U21 Euros Odds 2025
With a challenging group that includes Germany, England's young squad will need to be on it from the off, though of course, with the quality they posses, they certainly come into the tournament with a chance of winning.
In a wide open looking market, England are currently joint second favourites with betting sites.
Spain, Germany and France are amongst the other front runners for success. As with all tournaments, expect to see the football betting market change with results, as teams impress or struggle in the eyes of bookmakers.
England U21 Euros Schedule
The group stage fixtures for England are as follows, and should they reach the knockout round, we'll add those in as they are confirmed.
A the tournament progresses our betting tips page will highlight the days selections from our experts, which will include coverage of these games.
- Thursday, 12 June: Czechia vs England – 8:00 PM BST
- Sunday, 15 June: England vs Slovenia – 5:00 PM BST
- Wednesday, 18 June: England vs Germany – 8:00 PM BST
England U21 UK TV Coverage
All England matches will be broadcast live on Channel 4 in the UK, which means free to air coverage of the Young Lions, great news for those still looking to find their football fix.
With additional coverage available on Channel 4's digital platforms and 4Seven, there's plenty going off for those who want to keep up to date with the competition as a whole, away from just the England games.
As part of our daily football betting tips, you can expect to see plenty of Euro U21 games covered.
U21 European Championships - England Squad
England's 23 man squad for the tournament comprises a blend of emerging talents and experienced youth internationals, with plenty of recognisable names to look out for.
We've created a piece around three England U21 players to watch in the tournament, with more information about three who we believe can shine this summer.
Goalkeepers:
- James Beadle (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea)
- Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)
Defenders:
- Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse)
- Ronnie Edwards (Southampton)
- CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley)
- Tino Livramento (Newcastle United)
- Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)
- Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)
Midfielders:
- Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
- Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)
- Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Tyler Morton (Liverpool)
- Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)
Forwards:
- Harvey Elliott (Liverpool)
- Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town)
- Sam Iling Jr. (Aston Villa)
- James McAtee (Manchester City)
- Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
- Jonathan Rowe (Marseille)
- Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)
Notably, only Harvey Elliott and Charlie Cresswell remain from the 2023 championship winning team, bringing valuable experience to a squad filled with fresh faces.
James McAtee has been appointed captain in the absence of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is sidelined due to injury.
The team also features promising talents like Ethan Nwaneri, who has caught the eye in minimal game time with Arsenal this season.
Jobe Bellingham, Archie Gray and Jay Stansfield round off some of the bigger names in the squad.
Finally, throughout the tournament, we will be on hand to deliver the best betting promotions for the European Championships.
This will include any request a bet opportunities for those looking to back England, as well as offers such as money back deals, acca insurance offers and any price boosts we find.
