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England Under 18s face Spain in UEFA final featuring four Newcastle players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

England Under 18s face Spain in UEFA final featuring four Newcastle players

Summary

The England Under 18s are set to face Spain in the final of the UEFA Friendship Cup today at 4 PM in Nyon, Switzerland. England has entered the match with a perfect record after winning all three group stage matches, including notable performances by Newcastle United players Sam Alabi, Kyran Thompson, Michael Mills, and goalkeeper Roman Dowell. England's victories included a 3-2 win over Colombia and a 2-1 win against Egypt. Spain also boasts a flawless group stage, defeating teams such as Ivory Coast and Brazil. The match is expected to showcase the potential of several young talents from both squads.

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By the Numbers

•Match takes place today at 4 PM in Switzerland.
•England Under 18s finished group stage with three wins.
•Newcastle players contributing to England's success include Alabi, Thompson, Mills, and Dowell.
•Spain also enters the final unbeaten, having defeated multiple teams.

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2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Watch England Under 18s contest UEFA final today with 4 young Newcastle stars hoping to make the difference

What they're saying

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Four young Newcastle United stars were chosen for the England Under 18 squad to contest this UEFA tournament and now looking forward to today’s final. A trio of 17-year-olds with midfielder Sam Alabi plus attacking players Kyran Thompson and Michael Mills selected.
— Yahoo Sports

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