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• U17 entrants seek Serbia ticket
  The road to the 2011 finals in Serbia begins with the opening qualifying round games on 17 September as 52 nations including holders England aim to join the hosts next May.
• Ten Under-17 stars to watch
  As usual the 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championship showcased an array of talents that caught the eye; UEFA.com selects ten, including one from each team, to watch out for.
• England heroes realise their dreams
  England captain Conor Coady realised his dream of lifting the U17 trophy. He, along with goalscorers Andre Wisdom and Connor Wickham, spoke to UEFA.com after beating Spain.
• Fans support Liechtenstein finals
  Liechtenstein Football Association general secretary Roland Ospelt, tournament director for the finals, is pleased fans came out in numbers despite the lack of a host team.
• Wing play lights up U17 finals
  Experienced coaches Ross Mathie and Bernd Stöber, the UEFA Technical Team for the U17 finals, discuss the revival of wing play and the reasons for Spain and England's success this year.
• England comeback seals U17 crown
  Spain 1-2 England
  England came from behind to secure their first European title at this level thanks to goals from Andre Wisdom and Connor Wickham.
• 'A great day' for English football
  Manager John Peacock said winning the U17 title for the first time "means a lot to the English game" while Ginés Meléndez thanked Spain's senior squad for their support at the final.
• Paco picks up scorers' prize
  Paco's prolific performance in captaining Spain to second place at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship left him as finals top scorer with six goals and a record season tally of 14.
• Coady's guide to England's champions
  Conor Coady became the first England captain to lift the UEFA European Under-17 Championship trophy on Sunday and gave UEFA.com an insight into his squad-mates.
• Finalists unite in Liechtenstein praise
  England manager John Peacock and captain Conor Coady united with Spain coach Ginés Meléndez and skipper Paco in praising Liechtenstein for their job in hosting the Under-17 finals.
• England and Spain face U17 final
  Both England and Spain have managed a perfect four wins in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Liechtenstein but only one can prevail when they meet in Sunday's final.
• Captains show mutual respect
  England captain Conor Coady and his Spain counterpart Paco showed mutual respect ahead of Sunday's U17 final, both well aware of their nations' contrasting histories at this level.
• Paco sums up Spain squad
  Much has been said about Spain's six-goal striker Paco in their run to Sunday's UEFA European Under-17 Championship final with England but now the captain turns the spotlight on his squad-mates.
• Spain have history on their side
  Spain have been the dominant force in the junior European competition over the years and ahead of Sunday's U17 final with England, UEFA.com looks back at their proud history.
• Wickham fires up England
  In the latest in UEFA.com's series on Europe's rising stars, we look at Connor Wickham, whose goals have taken England to Sunday's UEFA European Under-17 Championship final.
• Munukka delighted by final selection
  Finland's Antti Munukka will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Roberto Rosetti and Anders Frisk when he referees Sunday's final. UEFA.com spoke to Munukka and his assistants.
• France impress with fighting spirit
  The semi-final against England proved a comeback too far for France who had been able to overcome adversity several times, leaving coach Guy Ferrier predicting "a bright future".
• Turkey run a success for Artun
  Turkey captain Artun Akçakin was naturally disappointed with their semi-final exit, but pointed out: "When we started six months ago, nobody guessed what we were capable of."
• Wickham overwhelmed by England win
  After scoring both England goals in their 2-1 semi-final win against France, Connor Wickham told UEFA.com: "It's an amazing feeling," and was saluted by strike partner Benik Afobe.
• Record-breaking Paco pulls clear
  Paco's two semi-final goals for Spain against Turkey took him three clear at the top of the scorers' table in Liechtenstein with six and his overall tally of 14 has set a new competition record.
• Meléndez salutes 'dominant' Spain
  Coach Ginés Meléndez said the semi-final "was dominated from the start" by his Spain charges after their 3-1 win against Turkey, for whom Abdullah Ercan rued "crucial mistakes at vital moments".
• Peacock praise for England hero
  England manager John Peacock praised Connor Wickham for two "first-class" finishes in his side's 2-1 semi-final defeat of France, whose coach Guy Ferrier rued tactical indiscipline.
• Paco doubles up for Spain success
  Spain 3-1 Turkey
  Paco scored twice in four-second half minutes to defeat ten-man Turkey and send Spain into Sunday's final against England.
• Wickham shoots England into final
  England 2-1 France
  England are through to Sunday's final thanks to two first-half Connor Wickham goals and a thwarted France comeback.
• Turkey steeled for Spain showdown
  Abdullah Ercan told UEFA.com that Turkey are up for the challenge of Spain, whose coach Ginés Meléndez predicted "a great semi-final between two well-matched teams" on Thursday.