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European Under-21 Championship: Groups, fixtures, teams & favourites

With all 12 teams having been confirmed for the tournament, this year's European Under-21 Championship will get underway in Italy and San Marino as the sides search for continental glory.

Defending champions Germany are favourites for the competition and will be looking to clinch a third youth European Championship, while Italy will be seeking their first U-21 European title since 2004.

Goal takes a look the 2019 European U-21 Championship, how it works and key dates and fixture information.

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