Will Antwi's squad is packed with outstanding youngsters who will be keen to make their mark on this summer's tournament in Romania
England's senior men's team might be done until September, but the busy summer of youth tournaments continues apace through June. The Young Lions suffered a disappointing group-stage exit from the Under-17s European Championship, while the U21s will get the defence of their own Euros crown under way on Thursday.
Will Antwi's U19s, meanwhile, have made their way to Romania their continental championship, with the tournament set to get under way on Friday. England have been drawn into a tough-looking group alongside Germany, the Netherlands and Norway, though they will still be confident of challenging for the trophy given the amount of talent within their ranks.
But who are the players you should be looking out for as potential future stars of the senior side? GOAL breaks down six of the most eye-catching talents…
Getty ImagesSam Amo-Ameyaw (Strasbourg)
A former Tottenham and Southampton academy player, Sam Amo-Ameyaw had to move abroad to get a regular taste of first-team action, as he joined Strasbourg in January having been limited to only a handful of appearances since making his senior debut for the Saints in May 2023.
The move has certainly paid off for the 18-year-old winger a he made his mark on the French side's push for European football through the second half of the season. Amo-Ameyaw scored twice in nine league appearances for Liam Rosenior's side, and it is expected that he will play a greater role next season as he continues to develop under the tutelage of the English coach.
Amo-Ameyaw has played all across the forward line in his short career thus far, but is most comfortable when deployed on the right as it allows him to cut inside and threaten the goal with his stronger left foot.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesKiano Dyer (Chelsea)
England have been crying out for a central midfielder who can control the tempo of games and break the lines both with their passing and dribbling, and in Kiano Dyer, they may yet have found their man. That is a heavy burden to place on an 18-year-old with just four minutes of senior football to their name, but Dyer certainly has all the attributes to make it to the top.
Dyer joined Chelsea from West Brom in 2021, and though he is yet to earn regular first-team minutes in west London, he trains predominantly with the first-team squad while dominating for the Blues' U21s in Premier League 2. One of the most press-resistant players in the English academy ranks, he has also shown his eye for goal at times, which hints at him one day rounding into a world-class, all-round midfielder.
Getty ImagesShim Mheuka (Chelsea)
Though Chelsea did not make Tyrique George or Josh Acheampong available for selection for this tournament as they instead headed off to the Club World Cup with the Blues, this England squad is still packed with players who call Cobham their home, with Shim Mheuka joining Dyer and others in the travelling party.
The 17-year-old striker has already broken records at Stamford Bridge after becoming the youngest player to ever start a European match for Chelsea back in March, while he made his Premier League debut a few days earlier, and he really is the full package when it comes to being a modern No.9.
Mheuka is able to use his physical gifts to bully defenders at youth level, while he has also shown himself able to dribble past opposition players when given the chance to get the ball down on the floor. Factor in his unerring shooting, excellent heading ability and ice-cold penalties, and Mheuka could well grow into becoming England's starting striker of the future.
Getty ImagesMikey Moore (Tottenham)
With Ethan Nwaneri having been promoted to the U21s since the turn of the year, the stage is clear for Mikey Moore to lead from the front for this England U19s side. The pair have run riot together throughout their youth international careers, and Tottenham forward Moore has the ability to show he is not the only teenager in north London who can become a future star of the game.
Certainly Moore showed during the first half of Spurs' season that he is ready for the big time, with team-mate James Maddison having likened the 17-year-old to Neymar after one particularly eye-catching display in the Europa League before injury stalled his progress. Certainly Moore's creativity and dribbling ability is somewhat similar to the Brazilians', with the youngster always keen to drive inside from his favoured position on the left.
Reports suggest Tottenham may loan Moore out next season to gain experience in the Championship, and giving him the chance to play a full season of senior football certainly wouldn't be a bad thing. For now, though, his focus is on showing just why there is so much hype around him at both club and international level in Romania this summer.