European U21 Championship: Tuesday match betting previews, tips & TV details

Sky Sports Football, from 5.30pm Tuesday

England v France

8pm

There is not a great amount between England and France on paper and a draw could suit both sides in their European Under-21 Championship opener in Cesena.

Spain's 3-1 defeat to hosts Italy on Sunday means seven points should be enough to take the best second-placed spot and that brings a point apiece into play for these Group C heavyweights.

Both will expect to beat Romania and Croatia, so this could be cagey with France looking strong at the back with Leipzig centre-backs Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate in the side.

England's midfielders are gifted technically with James Maddison, Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Harvey Barnes jostling for position, but they may struggle to get much change out of Lyon's excellent duo Lucas Tousart and Houssem Aouar.

France were selected as the best outright bet on Sunday and, while this is a tough first game, they are capable of avoiding defeat.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 23-10 Betfair, Paddy Power

Romania v Croatia

5.30pm

Croatia could need patience if they are to see off Romania and a low-scoring encounter looks the best bet.

Creative players Alen Halilovoic and Josip Brekalo were highly-rated teenagers, although the Croatian duo have failed to live up to that promise in the senior game.

Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car can, however, keep tabs on Romanian hotshot George Puscas and there will be pressure on Ianis Hagi to bring the Romanians to life in the final third.

Recommendation
Under 2.5 goals
1pt 3-4 bet365

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