March 11, 2003

England Under-19 National Team to play their Second Group Stage qualifying round in Bedfordshire

England Under-19 National Team plays their Second Group Stage qualifying round between 15-19^th April at various venues around Bedford in Bedfordshire. England will play Denmark, Spain and Republic of Ireland for the single automatic qualifying spot to reach the July 2003 Finals.

England lost to Denmark both in the qualifying stage and at the European Championship Finals in May 2002. Mo Marley's England side played their best European Championship performance by reaching the semi-finals, where they lost to Germany. Germany won the tournament and will hostthe Finals of the competition in July 2003.

 The Second Group Stage winner will go through to the Finals, but three of the best four group runners-up will also go. The Second Round matches,

Tuesday April 15, 2003

Spain v Denmark at 2.00pm

England v Republic of Ireland at 6.00pm

Both matches at Bedford Town FC

Ticket details: £1 entry on the gate (entry fee covers both games)

Thursday April 17, 2003

Denmark v Republic of Ireland at 2.00pm

Spain v England at 6.00pm

Both matches at Arlesey Town FC

Ticket details: £1 adults/concessions in advance on 01462 734512/ on the gate

Saturday April 19, 2003

Republic of Ireland v Spain at 3.00pm at Wootton Blue Cross FC

Denmark v England at 3.00pm at Barton Rovers FC

England ticket details: £1 adults/concessions on 01582 882398 or on the gate