Scotland hosts the 2019 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship which takes place from 16 – 28 July.
Eight teams, including defending champions Spain, compete in the tournament this year with the top four qualifying for the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as the UEFA representatives.
The tournament format is two groups of four teams. The top two from each group qualify for the semi-final knock out stages, where extra time and penalties will be used if necessary.
Group A: Scotland, Netherlands, Norway and France
Group B: England, Belgium, Spain and Germany.
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Scotland Women’s Under-19s head coach Pauline Hamill named her squad for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Under-19s European Championship earlier this week.
An exciting 20-strong playing group will take on the best in Europe later this month, with the majority of the squad plying their respective trades with SWPL sides Hibs, whose signing of Scotland captain Amy Muir takes the Easter Road representation up to four. Glasgow City provide three players, while Spartans and Hearts have two apiece.
Pauline Hamill, Scotland Women’s Under-19s head coach said: “We are all really looking forward to the Euros starting in just two weeks time.
“Preparations have gone well and we’ve got a young group of players desperate to do well on the big stage. We’re in a tough group but it’s a challenge I know the players will relish.
“Women’s football is thriving in Scotland and we want to be a part of that buzz this summer. The players can’t wait to play in front of a loud home crowd and hopefully the country gets behind us, like they did for the ‘A’ squad’s World Cup debut in France.
“Over the course of July we want to continue to help inspire the next generation and also provide a platform for these young players to take the next step in their careers and continue to progress.”
Goalkeepers
Emily Mutch (Heart of Midlothian)
Defenders
Charlotte Newsham (Manchester United)
Midfielders
Jennifer Smith (Heart of Midlothian)
Forwards
Opening group games take place on Tuesday 16th July. The action gets under way at 4pm when Norway meets The Netherlands at Firhill in Glasgow and reigning champions Spain face Belguim at Stirling’s Forthbank Stadium.
Scotland’s campaign kicks off when they face four-times champions France in a tough opener at St Mirren Park in Paisley at 7.30pm and the other evening kick off on the opening day is a tasty encounter between England and Germany at Perth’s McDiarmid Park.
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