What TV channel is England U21s vs Israel U21s on? How to follow as Young Lions aim to build on opening win at European Championship

England will be aiming to build on their opening win at the European Under-21 Championships as they face Israel this weekend.

The Young Lions got off to the perfect start in Georgia by beating the Czech Republic 2-0 in their Group C opener.

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Follow live updates for England vs Israel here

Lee Carsley’s men now have the chance to all but secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament with another three points. 

And fans can follow every minute of the action for free as England look to win this competition for the first time since 1984.

England U21s vs Israel U21s: How to watch

The clash will take place on Sunday, June 25 and is scheduled to kick off at 5pm UK time. 

Unfortunately, no UK-based TV company decided to bid for the rights to show the Young Lions in action.

Instead, games will be available to stream for free via the UEFA website.

England U21s vs Israel U21s: How to listen 

talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage of the game with commentary coming from Cameron Pope and Aaron McClean. 

Ian Abrahams will also be keeping you up to date throughout the match on talkSPORT. 

And you can follow minute-by-minute updates of the action on talkSPORT.com’s live blog. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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England U21s vs Israel U21s: Team news 

Smith Rowe will be pushing for a start following his goal off the bench in the Young Lions’ opening group game of the tournament. 

Cameron Archer also impressed after coming on as a substitute and could be a different option in attack to Newcastle's Anthony Gordon.

England U21 Squad in full

• Goalkeepers: Josh Griffiths (West Bromwich Albion), Carl Rushworth (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Trafford (Manchester City)
• Defenders: Max Aarons (Norwich City), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Charlie Cresswell (Leeds United), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Manchester City), Ben Johnson (West Ham United), Luke Thomas (Leicester City)
• Midfielders: Tommy Doyle (Manchester City), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), James Garner (Everton), Angel Gomes (Lille), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa), Oliver Skipp (Tottenham Hotspur)
• Forwards: Cameron Archer (Aston Villa), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Cole Palmer (Manchester City) Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)

England U21s vs Israel U21s: What has been said? 

England Under-21s head coach Carsley said: “I am really pleased to get the result.

“The preparation has gone really well, but I didn’t want to jinx us before the game by saying that.

“There is a brilliant spirit within the lads. We feel like we’re in a good place.”

Smith Rowe added: “We wanted to make a statement in the first game.

“We knew the Czechs would be really strong, so we are really happy with the three points.”