Italy will battle the Netherlands this evening in the European Under-17 Championship Final.

The Azzurrini have the opportunity to take the prestigious youth level trophy in Rotherham, kicking off at 18.15 UK time.

They reached this stage by beating Sweden 1-0 in the quarter-final and disposing of Belgium 2-1 in the semi-final.

The Dutch are the favourites, having lost only once throughout qualifying, but needed penalties to get past the Republic of Ireland and England in the tournament proper.

Italy will battle the Netherlands this evening in the European Under-17 Championship Final.

The Azzurrini have the opportunity to take the prestigious youth level trophy in Rotherham, kicking off at 18.15 UK time.

They reached this stage by beating Sweden 1-0 in the quarter-final and disposing of Belgium 2-1 in the semi-final.

The Dutch are the favourites, having lost only once throughout qualifying, but needed penalties to get past the Republic of Ireland and England in the tournament proper.

Italy Coach Carmine Nunziata can again count on captain Alessio Riccardi, who was suspended for the semi-final.

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