Final table
| Teams | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 |
The Victory Shield 2008 is the 63rd edition of the Victory Shield, an annual football tournament that began in 1925 and is competed for by the Under 16 level teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It was held from 3 October to 29 November 2008 and won by England.
| Country | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| England | Sincil Bank | 10,127 |
| Northern Ireland | Ballymena Showgrounds | 5,200 |
| Northern Ireland | Mourneview Park | 5,000 |
| Scotland | Broadwood Stadium | 8,006 |
| Scotland | Dens Park | 11,200 |
| Wales | Stebonheath Park | 3,700 |
| Teams | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 – 6 | England |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Afobe  Ben Oliver Barkley Jake Fowler Morrison |
| Scotland | 2 – 1 | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith Fraser Fyvie | Report | Aaron Holloway |
| Scotland | 2 – 2 | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Walker Callum McGregor | Report | Josh Carson John Edgar |
| Northern Ireland | 0 – 1 | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| [ Report] |
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