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 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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:29 AMGunter's journey to mentor as Wales host U19 Euros
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.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 11:29 AMGunter's journey to mentor as Wales host U19 Euros
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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