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England draw Wales for place in European championship

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Stuart Pearce's side reached the last four of the same competition in 2007

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Stuart Pearce's side reached the last four of the same competition in 2007

England have drawn Wales in a two-legged play-off to decide who will play in next year's Uefa Under-21 Championship in Sweden.

Wales will be at home in the first leg, likely to be on 10 October, with the return on 14 October, although both dates are still provisional.

England played Wales at Wrexham in a friendly in May, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Tom Huddlestone and Theo Walcott.

Stuart Pearce's youngsters finished top of their qualifying group and are looking to book their place in a tournament in which they reached the last four in 2007.

Wales earned their spot in the play-offs after beating Romania 3-0 this week.

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