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Arsenal Quartet Poised For Under 19 Euros
http://younggunsblog.co.uk/2010/ ... for-under-19-euros/
The UEFA Under 19 European Championships kick off on Sunday with four Arsenal representatives poised for key roles for their respective countries. England’s Thomas Cruise and Holland’s Oğuzhan Özyakup will face French duo Gilles Sunu and Francis Coquelin in a competitive group stage.
In a similar manner to the Under 17 setup, all eight teams that made the finals have been divided into two groups. Hosts France, England and Holland joining Austria in Group A, while Croatia, Italy, Portugal and Spain make up Group B.
Cruise has been a regular during England’s qualification, with the full back featuring in a wide left position. He’s part of a strong side selected by Noel Blake, and fresh from the Under 17′s winning their Euros earlier this summer, there is a real feel good factor in the ranks.
Özyakup has captained the Dutch side successfully and earned huge kudos in his homeland. The Oranje kick off their campaign against hosts France who boast Gilles Sunu and Francis Coquelin. Sunu has enjoyed spells as skipper while Coquelin has been one of the stars for Les Bleus.
You can catch all the Arsenal representatives in action on the first day, with Eurosport showing England V Austria followed by France V Holland. All of England’s matches will be shown on television, including their clash with Oğuzhan’s Netherlands.
The Under 19 Euros is seen as a very prestigious tournament, as it’s sorted the wheat from the chaff in terms of youth prospects. Many have had their futures decided in this competition, and former Gunner Thierry Henry revealed his admiration and memories when he competed at this level. Fernando Torres, Alberto Aquilani and Sotiris Ninis have all quickly gained full international recognition after winning the Golden Player award during the Under 19 Euros, and more stars are sure to be born during the next weeks. |
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