Huge England tournament to DISAPPEAR from TV screens in UK following shock decision

ENGLAND fans will not be able to watch the Under-21s at the European Championships this summer as no broadcasters picked up the TV rights.

Sky Sports showed the 2021 tournament but hopeful viewers will be left disappointed this time around.

The tournament being hosted in Georgia begins tomorrow.

England play their first game against the Czech Republic on Thursday.

However, fans have been left devastated with the games not being shown on tele.

The BBC aired recent Under-21 matches on the IPlayer and Red Button.

But they and others have all passed up on the opportunity to buy the action.

The FA are reportedly upset by the lack of interest in the games.

It is believed TV funds are being saved for the Women’s World Cup this summer.

The Young Lions’ squad features a host of Premier League stars.

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Games will be available on the Uefa website.

Manager Lee Carsley has the likes of Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp, Liverpool duo Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot amongst the squad.

Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey, Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe are also available for selection.

The team is captained by Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest.

England play Israel and Germany in the group stages after the Czech Republic.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk