Alec Cordolcini

Italy U21 and Holland U21 will both believe they can reach the final of this summer’s Euro U21 Championship and just one game separates them from achieving that feat. We preview the match.

Spain U21 and Holland U21 are both through to the semi-finals of this edition of the Euro U21 finals. However, top spot in the group is not settled. We preview the match.

Holland U21s would love to wrap up a semi-final spot before facing Spain, but Russia U21s need to win this to keep alive qualification hopes. We preview the match.

Holland U21s look to have arrived in Israel with winning the tournament on their minds, but Germany’s U21 crop look to have no shortage of talent. We preview the match.

The European Under-21 Championship often provides a platform for the next generation of talents to show off their skills. The 2013 edition will be no different. We have picked eight bright starlets to watch in Israel.

Italy have re-emerged as serious contenders when it comes to the European Under-21 Championship – and much of that is down to coach Devis Mangia. We went to speak to the 38-year-old about the tournament in Israel.

Holland has enjoyed another superb Eredivisie campaign with a number of talents making their mark. We have judged eleven worthy of a place in the Team of the Season.

In 2007, Royston Drenthe compared himself to Lionel Messi. Five years on he was on the verge of retiring. Now Drenthe is rebuilding at Russian side Alania Vladikavkaz.

Switzerland international striker Innocent Emeghara is lighting up Serie A with Siena, having joined the club from Ligue 1 outfit Lorient. Tipped for big things, Emeghara’s journey to the top has not been easy. We interviewed the hitman.

FC Sion have hogged headlines under president Christian Constantin. Now, they have Gennaro Gattuso in charge. We went to speak to sporting director Marco Degennaro.