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U19s handed favourable draw for European Championship

Tom Mohan's side know what they have to do in Armenia
Tom Mohan's side know what they have to do in Armenia

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn with the Czech Republic, Norway and France for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Armenia.

Tom Mohan's side managed to avoid the tournament's real heavy-hitters in Spain and Portugal and will quietly fancy their chances of claiming a top two finish in their group and with it, a semi-final spot.

The eight-team tournament has a slightly lop-sided feel to it after the Iberian nations were drawn together in Group A along with Italy and hosts Armenia.

Ireland qualified for the tournament with a 100% record in their Elite Round of qualification in March, claiming victories over Russia, Romania and Azerbaijan.

The Under-19s last met group rivals Norway and the Czech Republic in 2017, losing 2-1 to the Norweigans in a friendly and twice beating the Czechs by the same scoreline. 

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