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Chris Gunter mentors Wales U19 squad at home Euros

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:29 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Chris Gunter mentors Wales U19 squad at home Euros
Summary

Chris Gunter returns to Wrexham, where he debuted for Wales at age 17, as head coach of the Under-19s team. The UEFA Men’s Under-19 Championship finals, hosted in north Wales, begin on Sunday. Gunter’s players look to draw inspiration from his experience at major tournaments like Euro 2016. They face a challenging group, opening against nine-time champions Spain. The tournament features eight teams, the smallest in recent years, heightening competition among young talents.

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  • •Gunter leads Wales U19s hosted in north Wales at the Euros.
  • •The team opens against Spain on Sunday at 18:00 BST.
  • •Gunter previously played in the full national team and coached at various age levels.
  • •Players are inspired by Gunter's experiences from Euro 2016.
  • •The tournament features only eight teams, increasing stakes for young players.
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  • 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Gunter's journey to mentor as Wales host U19 Euros
  • 11:29 AMBBC Sport — Gunter's journey to mentor as Wales host U19 Euros
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Chris Gunter won his first Wales senior cap as a 17-year-old in Wrexham - he returns to the Racecourse in charge of the next generation of Welsh talent.

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Chris Gunter won his first Wales senior cap as a 17-year-old in Wrexham - he returns to the Racecourse in charge of the next generation of Welsh talent.

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