England women's national under-17 football team

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England Women's U-17
Nickname(s) The Young Lionesses
Association The Football Association
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coachNatalie Henderson
FIFA code ENG
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UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship
Appearances9 (first in 2008 )
Best resultRunners-up (2024)
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Appearances3 (first in 2008 )
Best resultFourth place (2008)

The England women's national under-17 football team, also known as the Young Lionesses, represents England in association football at an under-17 age level and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England women's national under-17 football team best achievement is a runners-up finish at the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship.

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

The team has competed at two FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup tournaments. [1] [2]

YearResultGPWD*LGFGASquad
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2008 Fourth place6213710 Squad
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2010 Did not qualify
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg 2012
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2014
Flag of Jordan.svg 2016 Quarter-finals412157 Squad
Flag of Uruguay.svg 2018 Did not qualify
Flag of India.svg 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of India.svg 2022 Did not qualify
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 2024 Qualified
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 To be determined
Total3/8103341217
*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shoot-outs.

UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship

The team has participated in eight UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship tournaments. [3]

YearResultGPWD*LGFGA
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2008 Fourth place200227
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2009 Did not qualify
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2010
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2011
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2012
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2013
Flag of England.svg 2014 Fourth place521286
Flag of Iceland.svg 2015 Group stage311147
Flag of Belarus.svg 2016 Third place5401248
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2017 Group stage310264
Flag of Lithuania.svg 2018 Fourth place5113814
Flag of Bulgaria.svg 2019 Group stage320145
Flag of Sweden.svg 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg 2021
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg 2022 Did not qualify
Flag of Estonia.svg 2023 Semi-finals421176
Flag of Sweden.svg 2024 Runners-up5401115
Total9/1535174147462
*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shoot-outs.
**Red border colour denotes tournament was held on home soil.

Current squad

The following players were named in the squad for the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship in May 2024. [4]
Head coach: Natalie Henderson

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
131 GK Rebekah Dowsett (2007-05-31) 31 May 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Leicester City
11 GK Hope McSheffrey (2008-04-01) 1 April 2008 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Arsenal

172 DF Eva Gray (2007-11-20) 20 November 2007 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
122 DF Sophie Harrison (2007-07-17) 17 July 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
22 DF Nelly Las (2007-12-17) 17 December 2007 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Leicester City
32 DF Rachel Maltby (2007-03-25) 25 March 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Aston Villa
152 DF Niamh Peacock (2008-03-22) 22 March 2008 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
52 DF Simone Sherwood (2007-01-04) 4 January 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Leicester City
62 DF Cecily Wellesley-Smith (2007-01-04) 4 January 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Oxford United

143 MF Emily Cassap (2007-05-11) 11 May 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Sunderland
43 MF Laila Harbert (2007-01-03) 3 January 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
103 MF Vera Jones (2008-02-18) 18 February 2008 (age 16) Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Barry Town
83 MF Omotara Junaid (2007-10-04) 4 October 2007 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
73 MF Erica Parkinson (2008-04-18) 18 April 2008 (age 16) Flag of Portugal.svg Valadares Gaia

114 FW Lola Brown (2007-10-31) 31 October 2007 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Chelsea
184 FW Mia Endacott (2007-09-05) 5 September 2007 (age 16) Flag of England.svg Plymouth Argyle (dual reg)
94 FW Isabella Fisher (2007-05-14) 14 May 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
194 FW Isabel Hebard (2008-10-27) 27 October 2008 (age 15) Flag of England.svg Devon ETC
164 FW Olivia Johnson (2007-03-04) 4 March 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Brighton & Hove Albion
204 FW Jane Oboavwoduo (2009-12-29) 29 December 2009 (age 14) Flag of England.svg Manchester City

Recent callups

The following players have also been called up to the England U17 squad within the last twelve months.

This list may be incomplete.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Eva Spencer (2007-08-15) 15 August 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of England.svg Liverpool 2024 UEFA Qualification Round 2, March 2024
GK Amy Liddiard (2008-10-08) 8 October 2008 (age 15)-- Flag of England.svg Arsenal v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, September 2023

DF Sophie Harwood (2007-12-23) 23 December 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Southampton v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines, February 2024
DF Grace McEwen (2007-08-25) 25 August 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Brighton & Hove Albion v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines, February 2024
DF Jessica Pegram (2007-04-14) 14 April 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of England.svg Brighton & Hove Albion v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines, February 2024
DF Ella Baker (2007-04-11) 11 April 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of England.svg Middlesbrough v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, September 2023
DF Laiba Khan (2007-01-18) 18 January 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndby v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, September 2023
DF Taya Pomfret (2007-01-27) 27 January 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of England.svg Plymouth Argyle v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, September 2023

MF Abby Kay (2007-12-22) 22 December 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Chelsea 2024 UEFA Qualification Round 2, March 2024
MF Issy Hobson (2007-10-31) 31 October 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Everton v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines, February 2024

FW Denny Draper (2007-03-17) 17 March 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of England.svg Leicester City 2024 UEFA Qualification Round 2, March 2024
FW Eva Hendle (2008-04-30) 30 April 2008 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Chelsea 2024 UEFA Qualification Round 2, March 2024
FW Tamira Livingston (2007-08-06) 6 August 2007 (age 17)-- Flag of England.svg Manchester United v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines, February 2024
FW Scarlet Hill (2007-11-28) 28 November 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Manchester United 2024 UEFA Qualification Round 1, November 2023
FW Lauryn Thompson (2007-11-04) 4 November 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of the United States.svg Indy Eleven 2024 UEFA Qualification Round 1, November 2023
FW Lakeisha Phipps (2007-11-25) 25 November 2007 (age 16)-- Flag of England.svg Aston Villa v. Flag of Germany.svg  Germany, September 2023

Recent schedule and results

This list includes match results from the past 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2023

20 May 2023 2023 UEFA U17 Euros Group B France  Flag of France.svg1–1Flag of England.svg  England Võru, Estonia
13:00
  • Effa Effa Soccerball shade.svg76'
Report
Stadium: Võru Stadium
Referee: Minka Vekkeli (Finland)
23 May 2023 2023 UEFA U17 Euros semi-final Spain  Flag of Spain.svg3–1Flag of England.svg  England Tallinn, Estonia
17:00
Report
Stadium: Lilleküla Stadium
Referee: Deborah Bianchi (Italy)
22 September 2023Friendly England  Flag of England.svg3–0Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Burton upon Trent, England
Report Stadium: St George's Park
25 September 2023Friendly England  Flag of England.svg0–2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Burton upon Trent, England
Stadium: St George's Park
4 November 2023 2024 U17 UEFA Qualification Round 1 England  Flag of England.svg6–0Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland Budaörs, Hungary
Report Stadium: BSC Stadium
Referee: Cansu Tryak (Turkey)
7 November 2023 2024 U17 UEFA Qualification Round 1 Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg0–8Flag of England.svg  England Telki, Hungary
Report
Stadium: Globall Football Park
Referee: Silvia Gasperotti (Italy)
10 November 2023 2024 U17 UEFA Qualification Round 1 Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg0–6Flag of England.svg  England Budaörs, Hungary
Report
Stadium: BSC Stadium
Referee: Silvia Gasperotti (Italy)

2024

3 February 2024MIMA Cup England  Flag of England.svg3–1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
  • Draper Soccerball shade.svg1', 32', 38'
Report Stadium: Pinatar Arena
5 February 2024MIMA Cup England  Flag of England.svg2–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
Report Stadium: Pinatar Arena
8 February 2024MIMA Cup England  Flag of England.svg5–0Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
Report Stadium: Pinatar Arena
10 March 2024 2024 U17 UEFA Qualification Round 2 England  Flag of England.svg3–0Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Stara Pazova, Serbia
Report Stadium: Serbian FA Sports Center
Referee: Karoline Marie Jensen (Norway)
13 March 2024 2024 U17 UEFA Qualification Round 2 England  Flag of England.svg2–0Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Stara Pazova, Serbia
Report Stadium: Serbian FA Sports Center
Referee: Olivia Tschon (Austria)
16 March 2024 2024 U17 UEFA Qualification Round 2 Italy  Flag of Italy.svg1–3Flag of England.svg  England Stara Pazova, Serbia
Report
Stadium: Serbian FA Sports Center
Referee: Olivia Tschon (Austria)
5 May 2024 2024 UEFA U17 Euros Group A England  Flag of England.svg3–0Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Lund, Sweden
13:00
Report Stadium: Klostergårdens IP
Referee: Fabienne Michel (Germany)
8 May 2024 2024 UEFA U17 Euros Group A Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg1–5Flag of England.svg  England Lund, Sweden
18:30 Report
Stadium: Klostergårdens IP
Referee: Michaela Pachtová (Czech Republic)
11 May 2024 2024 UEFA U17 Euros Group A France  Flag of France.svg0–1Flag of England.svg  England Lund, Sweden
15:30 Report
Stadium: Klostergårdens IP
Referee: Miriama Bočková (Slovakia)
15 May 2024 2024 UEFA U17 Euros semi-final England  Flag of England.svg2–0Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Malmö, Sweden
18:30
Report Stadium: Malmö Idrottsplats
Referee: Deborah Anex (Switzerland)
18 May 2024 2024 UEFA U17 Euros final England  Flag of England.svg0–4Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Malmö, Sweden
17:00 Report
Stadium: Malmö Idrottsplats
Referee: Michaela Pachtová (Czech Republic)

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