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    Who is England Under-20 manager Ian Foster?

    ENGLAND travel to Argentina in search of more World Cup success and Under-20 gaffer Ian Foster will be calling the shots. Foster is no stranger to lifting titles having guided the U19’s side to a European Championship triumph in 2021.
    Ian Foster is the England U20 managerCredit: Getty
    However, the Englishman will want to double up on his winnings by helping the U20 put another World Cup in their cabinet.
    But what else do we know about Ian Foster? Find out below…
    Who is Ian Foster?
    Born on November 11, 1976, Ian Foster was raised in Whiston, Merseyside.
    The ex-striker started his footballing career at Liverpool but spent most of his playing days in the lower leagues enjoying success with the likes of Hereford United, Chester City and Kidderminster.
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    And then in 2009, Foster decided to hang up his boots and go down the managerial route where his first port of call would be assistant manager of League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United.
    By the end of the year, Ian got promoted to manager following Jeff Kenna’s departure, and his hard work earned him a role at Coventry City U18 in 2012.
    Foster then made the switch to first-team coach at then League Two Portsmouth in 2015 where he would go on to play an instrumental role in Pompey’s title win the following season.
    But that same year saw Foster finally make the breakthrough in taking up a position with the English FA – managing England Men’s U17s, U18s, U19s, Senior Women’s and currently the U20s.
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    What players has Ian Foster developed?
    Foster is responsible for a lot of top talent emerging out of the England youth development.
    Ian oversaw the development of James Maddison, Callum Wilson, John Fleck and Cyrus Christie as they made their full international honours.
    The English gaffer also played a key role in players at the biggest Premier clubs such as Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, Conor Gallagher and Emile Smith Rowe? More

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    Under-20 World Cup 2023 fixtures and results: Kick-off times announced as England look to secure silverware in Argentina

    ENGLAND’S Under-20 World Cup fixtures has been revealed – and the madness will all unfold on Monday!The Young Lions travel to Argentina where they’ll be hoping to dethrone Ukraine who failed to qualify for the tournament.
    England lifted the 2017 U20 World CupCredit: Reuters
    And Ian Foster’s side will be desperate to recreate the 2017 success story which saw England lift the title in South Korea.
    But first, England need to navigate their way through a tough Group E that sees them face Tunisia, Uruguay and Iraq.
    It is set to be a condensed schedule with four matches on showing per day.
    Under-20 World Cup full group stage fixtures
    Saturday May 20
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    Guatemala vs New Zealand – 7pm – Group A
    USA vs Ecuador – 7pm – Group B
    Argentina vs Uzbekistan – 10pm – Group A
    Fiji vs Slovakia – 10pm – Group B

    Sunday May 21

    Israel vs Colombia – 7pm – Group C
    Nigeria vs Dominican Republic – 7pm – Group D
    Italy vs Brazil – 10pm – Group D
    Senegal vs Japan – 10pm – Group C

    Monday May 22
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    Tuesday May 23

    USA vs Fiji – 7pm – Group – B
    Uzbekistan vs New Zealand – 7pm – Group A
    Argentina vs Guatemala – 10pm – Group A
    Ecuador vs Slovakia – 10pm – Group B

    Wednesday May 24

    Italy vs Nigeria – 7pm – Group D
    Senegal vs Israel – 7pm – Group C
    Brazil vs Dominican Republic – 10pm – Group D
    Japan vs Colombia – 10pm – Group C

    Thursday May 25

    France vs Gambia – 7pm – Group F
    Uruguay vs England – 7pm – Group E
    Iraq vs Tunisia – 10pm – Group E
    South Korea vs Honduras – 10pm – Group F

    Friday May 26

    Ecuador vs Fiji – 7pm – Group B
    Slovakia vs USA – 7pm – Group B
    New Zealand vs Argentina – 10pm – Group A
    Uzbekistan vs Guatemala – 10pm – Group A

    Saturday May 27

    Brazil vs Nigeria – 7pm – Group D
    Dominican Republic vs Italy – 7pm – Group D
    Japan vs Israel – 10pm – Group C
    Colombia vs Senegal – 10pm – Group C

    Sunday May 28
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    Iraq vs England – 7pm – Group E
    Tunisia vs Uruguay – 7pm – Group E
    South Korea vs Gambia – 10pm – Group F
    Honduras vs France – 10pm – Group F

    Other key dates

    Round of 16 – Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1
    Quarter-final – Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4
    Semi-final – Thursday, June 8
    3rd place play-off – Sunday, June 11
    Final – Sunday, June 11 More

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    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 NEXT week.The Young Lions kept their composure by seeing out a 1-0 win against Venezuela in the conclusion to the South Korea competition.
    England U20 won the World Cup 2017 editionCredit: AP:Associated Press
    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.

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    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.
    Carney Chukwuemeka has made the cutCredit: Getty
    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.
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    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) More

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    Which Arsenal players are playing at the Under-20 World Cup?

    BRACE yourselves football lovers as the Under-20 World Cup returns THIS month – and some of the Arsenal wonderkids are expected to light up the competition.The young Gunners will be hoping they can repeat what Ainsley Maitland-Niles did with England in 2017.
    Ainsley Maitland Niles (L) won the Under-20 World Cup with EnglandCredit: Getty – Contributor
    However, it could mean being forced to put their friendships to the side should any of their respective countries come up against each other.
    But which Arsenal players have made the cut for the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina?
    Which Arsenal players are playing at the Under-20 World Cup?
    Three Arsenal players have been selected for the Under-20 World Cup which starts this month.
    Marquinhos’ impressive loan spell for Norwich has earned the young winger a spot in the Brazil squad.
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    Young goalkeeper Alexei Rojas who secured a bronze medal with Colombia at the Under-20 South American Championships is in the squad once again.
    And Brooke Norton-Cuffy will be part of the England squad but he could miss the opening games if his loan side Coventry make the Championship play-off final.
    When is the Under-20 World Cup?

    The thrilling Under-20 World Cup will begin on Saturday, May 20 and conclude on Sunday, June 11.
    Group stage matches are scheduled to kick off at 7pm or 10pm UK time.
    While the knockout rounds start times alternate between 6:30pm and 10pm.
    There is set to be four different cities in Argentina which will host the games: La Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Santiago del Estero.
    Hosts Argentina open the tournament against Uzbekistan while England feature for the first time on Monday, May 22 at Tunisia.

    What are the key dates?

    Group stages – Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 28
    Round of 16 – Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1
    Quarter-final – Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4
    Semi-final – Thursday, June 8
    3rd place play-off – Sunday, June 11
    Final – Sunday, June 11

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    Why are no Man Utd players playing at the Under-20 FIFA World Cup?

    THE U20 FIFA World Cup is set to get underway NEXT WEEKEND in Argentina.Some of the world’s best young footballers will battle it out for the trophy.
    England players celebrate after defeating Venezuela 1-0 to win the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017Credit: AP
    Ukraine were the winners last time out in 2019, beating South Korea in the final in Poland.
    England won the U20 World Cup back in 2017 with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring the winning goal against Venezuela in the final.
    Why are no Man Utd players playing at the Under-20 FIFA World Cup?
    Manchester United and Juventus have blocked youngsters from playing at the U20 FIFA World Cup.
    The footballing giants have all refused their scarlets to go to Argentina as the Premier League and Serie A will still be running during the beginning of the tournament.
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    Meaning United winger Alejandro Garnacho will not be involved in his native country.
    According to reports, the 18-year-old wonderkid was willing to miss the Red Devils clash with rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final to be at the U20 World Cup.
    Garnacho is reportedly close to returning from an ankle injury he suffered against Southampton in March.
    When is the Under-20 World Cup?

    The thrilling Under-20 World Cup will begin on Saturday, May 20 and conclude on Sunday, June 11.
    Group stage matches are scheduled to kick off at 7pm or 10pm UK time.
    While the knockout rounds start times alternate between 6:30pm and 10pm.
    There is set to be four different cities in Argentina which will host the games: La Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Santiago del Estero.
    Hosts Argentina open the tournament against Uzbekistan while England feature for the first time on Monday, May 22 at Tunisia.

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    Who is in the England U20 squad?
    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) More

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    Which players are in the England squad for the Under-20 World Cup?

    REPRESENTING your country at a World Cup is the pinnacle of football – and the England U-20 team travelling to Argentina has been announced.The Young Lions made the nation proud in 2017 by beating Venezuela in the final to lift the prestigious trophy.
    England beat Venezuela in the 2017 final to win the World CupCredit: AP:Associated Press
    And England will be eager to make up for failing to qualify in 2019 after finishing sixth at the Finland European Championships.
    But not everyone can make the squad and SunSport has a full rundown of who will be on that plane.
    Which players made the England squad?
    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.
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    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)
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    Forwards: Liam Delap (Manchester City), Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United), Mateo Joseph (Leeds United), Dane Scarlett (Tottenham Hotspur)
    When is the Under-20 World Cup?

    The thrilling Under-20 World Cup will begin on Saturday, May 20 and conclude on Sunday, June 11.
    Group stage matches are scheduled to kick off at 7pm or 10pm UK time.
    While the knockout rounds start times alternate between 6:30pm and 10pm.
    There is set to be four different cities in Argentina which will host the games: La Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Santiago del Estero.
    Hosts Argentina open the tournament against Uzbekistan while England feature for the first time on Monday, May 22 at Tunisia.

    What are the key dates?

    Group stages – Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 28
    Round of 16 – Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1
    Quarter-final – Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4
    Semi-final – Thursday, June 8
    3rd place play-off – Sunday, June 11
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    What TV channel is the Under-20 World Cup on in the UK?

    FOOTBALL’S most talented youngsters will be heading to Argentina THIS month to participate in the highly-anticipated Under-20 World Cup – and it is not to be missed.Vladyslav Supryaha’s double and Heorhiy Tsitaishvili’s late strike was enough to see Ukraine lift the trophy in 2019.
    England won the Under-20 World Cup in 2017Credit: EPA
    But the champions will not have the chance to defend their title having failed to qualify.
    And this opens the door for the Young Lions to recreate their 2017 achievement.
    But serial winners Argentina will be tipped to scupper the Young Lions’ chances – who would have missed out on qualification had it not been for them hosting the tournament.
    When is the Under-20 World Cup?

    The thrilling Under-20 World Cup will begin on Saturday, May 20 and conclude on Sunday, June 11.
    Group stage matches are scheduled to kick off at 7pm or 10pm UK time.
    While the knockout rounds start times alternate between 6:30pm and 10pm.
    There is set to be four different cities in Argentina which will host the games: La Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Santiago del Estero.
    Hosts Argentina open the tournament against Uzbekistan while England feature for the first time on Monday, May 22 at Tunisia.

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    What TV channel is it on in the UK and can it be live streamed?

    The entire Under-20 World Cup tournament 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.

    What are the key dates?

    Group stages – Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 28
    Round of 16 – Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1
    Quarter-final – Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4
    Semi-final – Thursday, June 8
    3rd place play-off – Sunday, June 11
    Final – Sunday, June 11

    What are the Under-20 World Cup groups?
    Six-time winners and hosts Argentina take up their spot in Group A while England have been placed in Group E.
    Group A
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    Argentina U-20
    Guatemala U-20
    New Zealand U-20
    Uzbekistan U-20

    Group B

    Ecuador U-20
    Fiji U-20
    Slovakia U-20
    USA U-20

    Group C

    Colombia U-20
    Israel U-20
    Japan U-20
    Senegal U-20

    Group D

    Brazil U-20
    Dominican Republic U-20
    Italy U-20
    Nigeria U-20

    Group E

    England U-20
    Iraq U-20
    Tunisia U-20
    Uruguay U-20

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    Group F

    France U-20
    Gambia U-20
    Honduras U-20
    South Korea U-20 More