Rising sophomore Georgia Eaton-Collins is part of England's roster for this week's UEFA U19 Final.
Florida’s Georgia Eaton-Collins on England’s UEFA Women’s U19 Finals Roster
Monday, July 15, 2019 | Soccer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Rising Gator sophomore defender Georgia Eaton-Collins is in Scotland to join England's 20-player squad for 2019 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Women's Under-19 Finals.
The tournament comprises eight teams in two groups of four, with the top two progressing into the semi-finals. Progress into the knockout stages of the competition will act as UEFA's qualifier for the 2020 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup.
During Eaton-Collins' freshman campaign with the University of Florida, she appeared in 17 matches, playing the entirety of 12 matches at center back. She missed three matches to return to England, playing the entirety of each of the Lionesses' three shut out wins in UEFA U19 group play.
In April's UEFA Elite Round action, Eaton-Collins played in each of the three matches. She played the entirety of England's final two matches, as the Lioness shutout each of its three opponents (7-0 / Turkey; 4-0 / Sweden; 2-0 Italy).
"There is a fantastic feeling of togetherness in the squad, they have been committed in their approach in the off season to be ready to represent their country and are keen to continue the example set by our senior Lionesses in their recent World Cup performances," Head Coach Rehanne Skinner said.
"Our aim at this age group is to provide experiences for players to ensure we best prepare them for the long-term goal of producing players to represent and win as senior internationals and this tournament is a perfect platform.
"Our expectations and ambitions are to play in as many youth tournaments as possible to support player development and experience on their journey to becoming senior players. With that in mind, our aim is to qualify for next year's U20 FIFA Women's World Cup to continue that process.
"We learned a lot throughout our qualifying campaign and have been working hard on and off the field in recent weeks at St. George's Park.
"We face three very different opposition in the group stage, we are thoroughly prepared for that and looking forward to that challenge.
"The whole team and group of staff are excited to get started."
England U19 Team - UEFA Women's U19 Finals
Goalkeepers: Emily Ramsey (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Birmingham City)
Defenders: Asmita Ale (Aston Villa), Niamh Cashin (Rider University), Georgia Eaton-Collins (University of Florida), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Grace Neville (London City Lionesses), Kiera Skeels (Reading), Olivia Smith (University of Central Florida)
Midfielders: Lauren James (Manchester United), Aimee Palmer (Manchester United), Jessica Park (Manchester City), Molly Pike (Everton), Amy Rodgers (Liverpool), Emily Syme (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Lucy Fitzgerald (London City Lionesses), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur), Ella Rutherford (Bristol City), Ebony Salmon (Unattached).
The tournament comprises eight teams in two groups of four, with the top two progressing into the semi-finals. Progress into the knockout stages of the competition will act as UEFA's qualifier for the 2020 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup.
| England UEFA U19 Women's U19 Finals Schedule – Group B | ||
| Nation | Date | Time/Result |
| Germany | 7-16-19 | L, 2-1 |
| Spain | 7-19-19 | L, 1-0 |
| Belgium | 7-22-19 | W, 1-0 |
During Eaton-Collins' freshman campaign with the University of Florida, she appeared in 17 matches, playing the entirety of 12 matches at center back. She missed three matches to return to England, playing the entirety of each of the Lionesses' three shut out wins in UEFA U19 group play.
In April's UEFA Elite Round action, Eaton-Collins played in each of the three matches. She played the entirety of England's final two matches, as the Lioness shutout each of its three opponents (7-0 / Turkey; 4-0 / Sweden; 2-0 Italy).
"There is a fantastic feeling of togetherness in the squad, they have been committed in their approach in the off season to be ready to represent their country and are keen to continue the example set by our senior Lionesses in their recent World Cup performances," Head Coach Rehanne Skinner said.
"Our aim at this age group is to provide experiences for players to ensure we best prepare them for the long-term goal of producing players to represent and win as senior internationals and this tournament is a perfect platform.
"Our expectations and ambitions are to play in as many youth tournaments as possible to support player development and experience on their journey to becoming senior players. With that in mind, our aim is to qualify for next year's U20 FIFA Women's World Cup to continue that process.
"We learned a lot throughout our qualifying campaign and have been working hard on and off the field in recent weeks at St. George's Park.
"We face three very different opposition in the group stage, we are thoroughly prepared for that and looking forward to that challenge.
"The whole team and group of staff are excited to get started."
England U19 Team - UEFA Women's U19 Finals
Goalkeepers: Emily Ramsey (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Birmingham City)
Defenders: Asmita Ale (Aston Villa), Niamh Cashin (Rider University), Georgia Eaton-Collins (University of Florida), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Grace Neville (London City Lionesses), Kiera Skeels (Reading), Olivia Smith (University of Central Florida)
Midfielders: Lauren James (Manchester United), Aimee Palmer (Manchester United), Jessica Park (Manchester City), Molly Pike (Everton), Amy Rodgers (Liverpool), Emily Syme (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Lucy Fitzgerald (London City Lionesses), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur), Ella Rutherford (Bristol City), Ebony Salmon (Unattached).
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