England U16s have been drawn in Group B alongside Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Portugal for the Montaigu Tournament.
The annual friendly tournament will kick-off on Tuesday 15 April for the Young Lions when they take on Saudi Arabia in Mareuil Sur Lay.
Two days later they take on South Korea at the same venue before their final group match with Portugal on Saturday 19 April at Chateau D’Olonne, where they will then know whether they will be heading on to the final – held on Monday 21.
Montaigu Tournament
Group B
Tuesday 15 April
Saudi Arabia v England
Thursday 17 April
England v South Korea
Saturday 19 April
England v Portugal
Should Kenny Swain’s men reach the final, they will face the winners of Group A, which is made up of the host nation France, Canada, Turkey and Ivory Coast.
The Head Coach is excited to test his side next month and believes it is important for their development.
Swain said: "The next step for the squad is to get prepared for another fantastic experience.
"We are going into a world tournament, and playing teams from Asia, Africa, South and North America, plus some European powers.
“It is going to be another massive test but we are looking forward to that and it's a great opportunity for them to compete at that high level."
The England U16 squad will be confirmed on TheFA.com next week.
