THE DRAW FOR this summer’s Uefa European U19 Championship final has been made this morning.
Having topped their group with a perfect record in the elite qualifying round, the Republic of Ireland qualified for the tournament — which takes place in Armenian capital Yerevan from 14 to 27 July — for the first time since 2011.
Arsenal’s Armenian star Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who missed Wednesday’s Europa League final in Baku over safety concerns, took part in the draw alongside international team-mate Marcos Pizzelli.
Ireland will compete in Group B alongside the Czech Republic, Norway and France. Tom Mohan’s side have avoided current holders Portugal, and last year’s beaten finalists Italy, who make up Group A with Spain and the hosts, Armenia.
The fixture schedule has yet to be announced.
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