Estonia U17 vs Lithuania U17 - Friendlies

There is a notable edge to this Friendlies fixture. When Estonia U17 meet Lithuania U17 at the home ground on July 2, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

Both Estonia U17 and Lithuania U17 will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Friendlies. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Lithuania U17's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Estonia U17 will look to impose their style on home soil, while Lithuania U17 are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. But the key difference is understanding the game, in possession and out of possession.

With M. Sabitzer leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. One cannot deny that Messi once again starred for Argentina during the tournament despite the team’s extra-time defeat to Spain in the final, where Ferran Torres’s goal secured Spain’s second World Cup.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Friendlies picture. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.