Under 17 European championship

Spain are European under 17 champions after beating England 1-0 in the final in Belgium. Both sides had chances before the break, but Juan Santiesteban's side got what was to prove the only goal of the game eight minutes after the restart, Barcelona's Bojan Krkic driving a low shot back into the net after Fran Mérdia's effort was blocked. This was Spain's first victory since the category was introduced in the 2001/2 season, although they won the under 16 equivalent six times previously. (13.05.07)

Spain reached the final once again after an epic semi-final against Belgium. Juan Santiesteban's team appeared to be in trouble after Pichu was sent off early in the second half, and then Hazard put the hosts ahead on the hour mark. But Bojan Krkic equalised with eight minutes to go, and the game went to penalties where the youngsters won the shoot out 7-6. Spain's opponents on Sunday will be England. (10.05.07)

Spain went through to the semi-finals as group champions after holding Germany to a 0-0 draw. Having won their first two games, one point was enough to ensure top spot, but they could have won it had Bojan Krkic converted a chance in the final minutes. Spain play hosts Belgium in the semi-final on Thursday. (07.05.07)