England U21s to Face Austria in UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier

Young Lions Aim to Extend Unbeaten Run in International Friendly

The England under-21 football team will face Austria in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier on Tuesday, 27th March 2023. The match will be held at Luton Town Football Club's Kenilworth Road stadium, with a kick-off time of 7:45 pm GMT. The Young Lions, who are currently top of their qualifying group, will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches. They have won their last four matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding just one. Austria, meanwhile, are third in the group, having won two, drawn one, and lost two of their five matches. They will be looking to get their campaign back on track with a win against England.

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have met twice before at under-21 level. England won 1-0 in a friendly in 2013, and Austria won 2-1 in a European Championship qualifier in 2015.

Team News

England manager Aidy Boothroyd is expected to name a strong team for the match. Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is likely to start, as is Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi. Austria coach Werner Gregoritsch is also expected to field a strong team. Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is a key player for Austria, and he will be looking to make a impact against England.

What the Managers Say

Aidy Boothroyd: "We are looking forward to the match against Austria. They are a good team and it will be a tough test for us. But we are confident in our ability and we will be looking to get the win." Werner Gregoritsch: "We know that England are a strong team, but we are also confident in our ability. We will be looking to play our own game and get the win."

Tickets

Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased from the Luton Town website. Prices start from £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.