How to watch England U21 vs Germany U21 for FREE: TV channel and live commentary as Young Lions eye Euro quarter-finals

England U21s are hoping to secure their place in the European Championship quarter-finals against Germany this Wednesday, live on talkSPORT. 

The Young Lions began their European title defence with a win, but they faltered against Slovenia, drawing 0-0 last time out.

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England have left themselves some work to do in Group BCredit: GettyIt allowed their final Group B opponents to leapfrog them and already book their place in the knockout stages of the competition. 

Germany have beaten both Slovenia and Czechia, putting them two points clear of Lee Carsley’s side heading into this game. 

However, England know that victory here will reclaim top spot, while a draw is also enough to secure progression to the quarters. 

Defeat though, could end up seeing the Young Lions eliminated should Slovenia win and turn around a goal difference deficit. 

READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEngland U21 vs Germany U21: How to follow This U21 European Championship clash will take place on Wednesday, June 18.

Kick-off at Stadion Pod Zoborom in Nitra, Slovakia is set for 8pm UK time.

Fans in the UK can watch the game for FREE on Channel Four.

You can tune in live on TV or online via channel4.com on mobile, computer and tablet devices. 

Every England game will be on Channel Four, while other fixtures throughout the tournament are available to watch on 4seven and YouTube. 

talkSPORT will also have live coverage too, with Ade Oladipo your host and commentary coming from James Fielden and Darren Ambrose.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Elliott has been a leading star for England at the Euros so farCredit: Getty
England’s U21 Euros schedule

Group stage

Czech Republic 1-3 EnglandEngland 0-0 Slovenia Wednesday, June 18 – England vs Germany – 8pmQuarter-finals

Saturday, June 21 / Sunday, June 22Semi-finals

Wednesday, June 25 Final

Saturday, June 28 England U21 vs Germany U21: Team newsEthan Nwaneri and Hayden Hackney came into the team against Slovenia in England’s only changes from their opening group game. 

But Carsley could now make even more switches to help keep his squad fresh for the knockout stages, should they make it.

Jay Stansfield and Samuel Iling Junior are still awaiting their first starts of the tournament, along with Tyler Morton and Jack Hinshelwood. 

For Germany, Nick Woltemade is in fine form, having scored four in two games, and Brighton star Brajan Gruda is sure to make an impact.

Captain Eric Martel and Rocco Reitz will be tough to pass in midfield, while Ansgar Knauff and Jan Thielmann may be handed a start. 

Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Tom Fellows (West Brom), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)

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Carsley is going to make some changes to his teamCredit: GettyEngland U21 vs Germany U21: What has been said? Carsley is expecting a much better England performance against Germany this week. 

Speaking after the goalless draw with Slovenia, the U21s boss said: “It was a very tough game. 

“We definitely didn’t underestimate Slovenia, who are a good, well-organised team.

“I definitely think we had enough chances to win, though, so the frustration is that we didn’t take those opportunities.

Read More on talkSPORT”I expect us to be better against Germany. I think we’ll need to freshen the team up.

“It’s important to take into consideration their age and the amount they’ve played, so we’ll make sure we utilise the squad.”