Croatia U-19 with Netherlands, France and England: "Extra motivation"

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European Championships Group B

Croatia U-19 with
Netherlands, France
and England: "Extra
motivation"

12.04.2016.

photo by: Getty Images

Croatia U-19 national team was drawn in Group B of the European Championships in Germany.

This summer, from 11 to 24 July, Croatia U-19 will face Netherlands, France, and England at the European Championships.

Ferdo Milin's men play Netherlands on 12 July in Ulm, France on 15 July in Aalen, and England on 18 July in Heidenheim. Hosts Germany will play in Group A, alongside Italy, Portugal, and Austria.

foto: Getty Images

"This is a tough group with motivating opponents. England ousted Spain in qualifying, France finished the Elite Round with all three victories and without conceding a goal, but maybe it is better for us to play the best teams. They provide us with extra motivation. They can even underestimate us, since we have many players from '98 generation. However, we will be ready and try to achieve our aim, to be among the five best teams in Europe", said head coach Milin.

Croatia U-19 has qualified through Qualifying Round against Montenegro, Hungary, and Kazakhstan, and the Elite Round against Belgium, Scotland, and Bulgaria.

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