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Are England U19 Euro champions any good in FIFA?
Which Young Lions have great potential in FIFA 17?
Another England youth team have won a major trophy. Yes, for the second time this summer England fans can celebrate a Young Lions success after the U19s beat Portugal 2-1 to win the European Championships.
This follows on from England's victory at the U20 World Cup, while the U21 team reached the semi-finals of the European Championship, only losing out to Germany on penalties.
Could this be the start of a new golden generation? Do any of these talented youngsters have the potential to break into their club sides, before making their debut for the England senior side? We checked FIFA17 stats to find out.
Aaron Ramsdale (Bournemouth)
Position: GK
Aaron Ramsdale had a very good tournament, conceding just two goals in five matches. Bournemouth snapped him up from Sheffield United in January 2017, and he made it onto the bench when The Cherries played Leicester at the end of last season.
However, he's not rated that highly in FIFA 17 – Ramsdale has 59 OVR and 79 potential. His only 60+ goalkeeping stat is reflexes (67).
Dujon Sterling (Chelsea)
Position: RB/RM
Dujon Sterling is one of five Chelsea players in the England U19 squad. While he isn't likely to break into Antonio Conte's first-team squad yet, he already has a great personal trophy cabinet, having won the UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup with The Blues.
He has the potential to reach 82, but currently his best stats are all in the 60s, including 69 strength and dribbling, 65 sprint speed and 64 sliding tackle. Given that he's just 17 years old, he has plenty of time to develop.
Jay Dasilva (Chelsea)
Jay Dasilva is a pacey left-back
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Position: LB
England U19 captain Jay Dasilva already has league experience, having played 10 times on loan for Charlton from Chelsea last season. The pacey full-back has won three FA Youth Cups with Chelsea and following a great performance in the UEFA Youth League, Ian Wright claimed that he's better than any Premier League left back.
While his potential (79) isn't as great as his Chelsea teammate Dujon Sterling, he has amazing pace in FIFA 17, with 82 acceleration and 83 sprint speed.
Easah Suliman (Aston Villa)
Position: CB
Easah Suliman scored the opener in the final against Portugal, before a Dujon Sterling own goal levelled the match. The young Villa defender has yet to make an appearance for the Championship side, but he played 12 games while on loan at Cheltenham Town last season.
He's not one of the highest rated players in the England squad, with 55 OVR and 73 potential. Right now, his best stat is 65 aggression.
Darnell Johnson (Leicester City)
Position: CB
Darnell Johnson wasn't in the starting XI at the beginning of the tournament, but following Trevoh Chalobah's injury, the Leicester City centre-back slotted in alongside Easah Suliman at the heart of the team's defence.
In FIFA 17, his strength (72) and pace (sprint speed 72) are his best attributes, but his defending stats could do with some work. He's rated at 56 OVR with 75 potential.
Tayo Edun (Fulham)
Position: LM/CM/LB
The 19-year-old midfielder made his Fulham debut last season in the League Cup against Leyton Orient, before helping the England U19s qualify for the Euros with a goal against Norway.
His potential isn't as high as his England teammates in FIFA, standing at 71. Currently rated at 57, his movement stats are good with 75 acceleration, 73 sprint speed, 79 agility and 76 balance.
Andre Dozzell (Ipswich Town)
Ipswich midfielder Andre Dozzell is promising
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Position: CM/CAM
The son of Ipswich legend Jason Dozzell made an instant impact at Portman Road, scoring on his debut for the Tractor Boys. Andre has since made six more appearances for the Suffolk side and has represented England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level.
Armed with a 4-star weak foot, he has great potential (82) in FIFA 17. The central midfielder looks like a classy player with decent vision, passing, dribbling and composure stats, but it's his movement that impresses right now with 80 agility and 81 balance. He also has 77 acceleration and 76 sprint speed.
Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Mason Mount starred in the final
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Position: CAM
Chelsea's Mason Mount played a crucial role in both of England's goals against Portugal – after hitting the post with a clever free-kick early in the second half, Easah Suliman nodded home the rebound, and he set up Manchester City's Lukas Nmecha for the winner.
You'd have thought that his free kick accuracy would be higher (52), but Mason Mount has 80 potential, with his standout stat being his 72 acceleration.
Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)
Position: LB/LW
Ryan Sessegnon is the youngest player in the England U19 squad, but with 25 league appearances for Fulham under his belt, he's the most experienced. He scored five goals from left-back last season, and continued his form into the Euros, netting three in five games, making him the tournament's joint-top scorer.
He has the highest potential (85) of any England player, and his movement stats are great for a player so young, with 80 acceleration, 84 sprint speed and 83 balance. He also has 73 stamina and composure. No wonder some of the Premier League's biggest clubs were interested in him before he signed a new contract with The Cottagers.
Isaac Buckley-Ricketts (Manchester City)
Position: Forward
Buckley-Ricketts is a pacey forward, but he isn't in FIFA 17.
Lukas Nmecha (Manchester City)
Position: Forward
Lukas Nmecha scored the winning goal in the U19 European Championship final, but like his Manchester City teammate Isaac Buckley-Ricketts, he doesn't appear in FIFA 17.
Subs and squad players
Ben Brereton (Nottingham Forest)
Position: ST
Brereton is another player who has made an impact at Championship level. After scoring three goals in 10 games for Forest last season, he was named the Football League apprentice of the year. This led to a call up for the England squad, and while he was on the bench in the final, he made his mark on the tournament, scoring twice in the 4-1 victory over Germany.
Like so many of his teammates, he has great pace with 85 acceleration and 84 sprint speed. He also boasts 72 stamina and 71 agility, while his finishing is at 66. Brereton has the potential to reach 81 OVR.
Marcus Edwards (Spurs)
Position: RW/CAM
Spurs have a reputation for giving talented young players a chance – could Marcus Edwards be next? Well, his manager Mauricio Pochettino compared him to Lionel Messi, and that's reflected in his whopping 90 balance. He also has 83 agility and can reach 83 OVR. Edwards came off the bench in the final, replacing Buckley-Ricketts.
Like so many of his teammates, he has great pace with 85 acceleration and 84 sprint speed. He also boasts 72 stamina, 71 agility and his finishing is at 66. Brereton has the potential to reach 81 OVR.
Josh Dasilva (Arsenal)
Position: CM
Josh made two substitute appearances at the Euros, coming on for Andre Dozzell in the final and in the 4-1 victory over Germany. He doesn't have the potential of some of his teammates (70), but he does have 73 acceleration and 75 sprint speed.
Jacob Maddox (Chelsea)
Position: RM, CAM
Jacob Maddox was an unused substitute in the final, but started the semi against the Czech Republic. A creative attacking midfielder, he has good acceleration (74) and could reach 73 OVR.
Reece James (Chelsea)
Position: LWB, LB
Another Chelsea midfielder who played in the semi-final but was on the subs bench in the final. His movement in FIFA is good, with 78 acceleration, 79 sprint speed, 73 agility and 75 balance. He has the potential to reach 76.
Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)
The brother of Watford-bound Nathaniel Chalobah started the opening three games, but an injury against Germany put an end to his tournament. The defender has good acceleration (76) and sprint speed (75) and has the potential to reach 75.
