England U20 vs Tunisia U20: Foster’s side eye dream start as they hope to repeat 2017 World Cup triumph – stream, TV
ENGLAND will be eager to repeat their Under-20 World Cup success story in 2017 – and it all starts with a tough opener against Tunisia on Monday night.
The Young Lions kept their composure by seeing out a 1-0 win against Venezuela in the conclusion to the South Korea competition.
And Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the star of the show as it was his goal which led England to their first ever title at that age group.
However, disappointment spread throughout the nation when the next batch of young English superstars failed to qualify for the 2019 edition.
But they have the chance to put that right in Argentina despite Tunisia being tipped to be a tough first test for Ian Foster’s side.
When is England U20 vs Tunisia U20?
- England’s mouthwatering opening Under-20 World Cup tie against Tunisia will take place on Monday, May 22.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 7pm UK time – 2pm local time.
- Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in Argentina is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 21,500 fans.
- The Young Lions dispatched of Tunisia 2-0 when the sides last met in a 2005 fixture.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- England U20 vs Tunisia U20 will be broadcast on Eurosport in the UK.
- A monthly Eurosport subscription will set buyers back £4.99 or there is an option of paying for an annual pass which costs £39.99.
- Payers can stream all of the matches on the Eurosport Player.
- Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.
What is the team news?
Head coach Ian Foster has included Arsenal defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
However, Foster was unable to select anyone from Manchester United as the club blocked players from going to the World Cup.
While Bristol City sensation Alex Scott, known as the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ who has already caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, is on the plane.
Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton & Hove Albion), Matthew Cox (Brentford), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea)
Defenders: Callum Doyle (Coventry City, loan from Manchester City)*, Ronnie Edwards (Peterborough United)*, Bashir Humphreys (Paderborn, loan from Chelsea), Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Coventry City, loan from Arsenal)*, Daniel Oyegoke (Brentford), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Imari Hines-Samuels (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Midfielders: Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), Alfie Devine (Tottenham Hotspur), Sam Edozie (Southampton), Darko Gyabi (Leeds United), Aaron Ramsey (Middlesbrough, loan from Aston Villa)*, Alex Scott (Bristol City), Harvey Vale (Chelsea)
Forwards: Liam Delap (Manchester City), Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United), Mateo Joseph (Leeds United), Dane Scarlett (Tottenham Hotspur)