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02/02/2023, 9:40 AM
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Following the draw in Nyon, Switzerland this morning, Ireland, who were second seeds for the first time at this age grade, were drawn in a six-team group. Fixtures to be confirmed in due course.
The Under-21s begin their preparations for the qualifiers with an international friendly against Iceland in Turner's Cross, Cork on Sunday, March 26.
Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford said: "We've some exciting games coming up against quality opposition and my staff and I can't wait to test ourselves against some top European nations. Italy, Norway, and Türkiye have great international pedirgree and Latvia and San Marino will be a new test for us. Qualification for the Under-21 European Championship is always a challenge and this is a challenge we're looking forward to.
"These games will be a great opportunity for players to develop and prepare for senior international football. I look forward to working with them as they will be new generation of Under-21s internationals."
Ireland Category:
Under 21 Mens (https://foot.ie/ireland/teams/under-21-mens)
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Ireland
Introduction:
Republic of Ireland Under-21s will face Italy, Norway, Türkiye, Latvia and San Marino in Group A of the 2025 UEFA European U21 Championship qualifiers.
[MORE (https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/under-21s-discover-euro-qualifying-opponents-0)]
Following the draw in Nyon, Switzerland this morning, Ireland, who were second seeds for the first time at this age grade, were drawn in a six-team group. Fixtures to be confirmed in due course.
The Under-21s begin their preparations for the qualifiers with an international friendly against Iceland in Turner's Cross, Cork on Sunday, March 26.
Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford said: "We've some exciting games coming up against quality opposition and my staff and I can't wait to test ourselves against some top European nations. Italy, Norway, and Türkiye have great international pedirgree and Latvia and San Marino will be a new test for us. Qualification for the Under-21 European Championship is always a challenge and this is a challenge we're looking forward to.
"These games will be a great opportunity for players to develop and prepare for senior international football. I look forward to working with them as they will be new generation of Under-21s internationals."
Ireland Category:
Under 21 Mens (https://foot.ie/ireland/teams/under-21-mens)
Choose Site:
Ireland
Introduction:
Republic of Ireland Under-21s will face Italy, Norway, Türkiye, Latvia and San Marino in Group A of the 2025 UEFA European U21 Championship qualifiers.
[MORE (https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/under-21s-discover-euro-qualifying-opponents-0)]