How to watch Czech Republic U21s vs England U21s: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

England U21s have the opportunity to leapfrog Czech Republic U21s with a win to go top of their group in the European Championships qualifying groups on Friday.

The young Three Lions are currently unbeaten during the group phase but have played two games fewer than their upcoming opponents who lead proceedings by three points. Aidy Boothroyd left the U21s after failing to lead them out of their Euros group, last summer, which saw them finish bottom of the table.

An Anthony Gordon brace set them on course to beat Czech Republic last time out as Folarin Balogun was also on the scoresheet in their 3-1 win at Turf Moor. It is the first of four matches for Lee Carsley's side as they look to book their place next year.

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Both Manchester clubs are well represented for the upcoming matches for the U21s. James Trafford, who shone on loan for Bolton Wanderers, earned his maiden call-up to the squad as City teammates Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle make up the Blues contingent.

Fresh from helping Nottingham Forest make their long-awaited return to the Premier League, James Garner has earned a call-up. He is in line to make his fifth U21 appearance when they face the Czechs on Friday.

The Three Lions are in action on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button for their 5pm kick-off. There will also be coverage on the BBC Sport website.

U21s boss Lee Carsley said: "When you’re doing the welcome meeting and putting up the league table, it’s almost as if the players go, ‘woah, we’re back here and we’re second’. It’s game on.

"That’s the challenge. If you go up to the seniors, you’re going to get games like this. I’ve told them this is just a stop, not