Lee Carsley 'frustrated' England U21 games are not being shown on TV

Lee Carsley admits it is ‘frustrating’ broadcasters have snubbed the chance to showcase England U21’s run to a European Championship quarter-final

  • The Young Lions advanced to the quarter-finals of the European Championship 
  • They are set to take on Portugal on Sunday, a win will send them to the last four
  • Lee Carsley’s England are transformed from the side dumped out two years ago 

Lee Carsley has been left frustrated by a lack of broadcast interest in England Under 21s’ run to a European Championship quarter-final.

The Young Lions face Portugal for a place in the last four in Kutaisi on Sunday but the likes of Sky Sports and the BBC have so far passed up the chance to televise their progress.

Supporters and families of the squad have needed to log into UEFA’s website for each of the three group games and that will continue against Portugal.

‘It’s a little bit frustrating because you always want to showcase the next generation,’ Under 21 boss Carsley said.

‘It would’ve been brilliant to see what the next seniors look like. We hope if we can keep progressing then we can get a little bit more coverage.’

Lee Carsley (pictured) has admitted his frustrations over how major broadcasters have snubbed the chance to showcase England U21 at the 2023 European Championship

England have advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament and will take on Portugal 

They will be without Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott (right) for Sunday’s match after he scored a stunning solo goal against Germany in midweek

England are without Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, who scored a stunning solo goal during victory over Germany in midweek.

Elliott has a planned family engagement, his trip out of camp pre-agreed with staff, and missed training on Saturday.

Carsley added: ‘Harvey gets back on Sunday evening and hopefully will be available for the game after if we make it.’

England finished top of Group C after winning against Germany, Czech Republic and Israel

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