Chris Gunter names Wales U19 squad for UEFA Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Wales head coach Chris Gunter has announced a 20-player squad for the UEFA Men's Under-19 Championship finals starting later this month in north Wales. Gunter highlighted the tournament as a key opportunity for players to demonstrate their skills ahead of Euro 2028, which they will host. Among those selected are Oliver Bostock and Jayden Lienou, who recently participated in senior friendlies. Gunter emphasized the challenge of competing against elite teams, including Spain and Germany, in Group A. The tournament begins for Wales against Spain at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on Sunday, June 28.
- •Wales U19s will face Spain, Germany, and Denmark in Group A.
- •Tournament starts on June 28 at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground.
- •Oliver Bostock and Jayden Lienou included in the squad.
- •Gunter aims to challenge players against top European teams.
- •Dylan Lawlor became a senior squad regular from the U19s.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Gunter's Euro 2028 challenge to U19 finals squad
- 8:58 AMBBC Sport — Gunter's Euro 2028 challenge to U19 finals squad
"Head coach Chris Gunter says the Uefa Under-19 Championship is an opportunity for Wales' players to showcase their talents with Euro 2028 two years away.
"Head coach Chris Gunter says the Uefa Under-19 Championship is an opportunity for Wales' players to showcase their talents with Euro 2028 two years away.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:07 AMGunter's Euro 2028 challenge to U19 finals squad
Head coach Chris Gunter says the Uefa Under-19 Championship is an opportunity for Wales' players to showcase their talents with Euro 2028 two years away.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 8:58 AMGunter's Euro 2028 challenge to U19 finals squad
Head coach Chris Gunter says the Uefa Under-19 Championship is an opportunity for Wales' players to showcase their talents with Euro 2028 two years away.
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