Ireland's under-17 Euros opener v Serbia to be broadcast live this afternoon

The Republic of Ireland open their under-17 European Championships campaign against Serbia in Kostrena, Croatia this afternoon (kick-off 3.30pm Irish time).

The match will be broadcast live across Europe and in Ireland on Eurosport 1 as Ireland kick off their campaign in a tournament they last reached in 2015.

Colin O'Brien's team have been drawn in a tough group alongside Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Germany with the top two advancing to the quarter-finals.

Ireland resume their campaign on Sunday evening agains Bosnia before finishing the group against fellow first seeds Germany on Wednesday morning.

O'Brien named a strong squad featuring ten domestic-based players, including seven from League of Ireland clubs, for the tournament.

Shamrock Rovers' Aaron Bolger and Bohemians' Brandon Kavanagh already have first-team experience while three members of St Patrick's Athletic under-17 league-winning team also feature.

Liverpool striker Glen McAuley misses out due to personal reasons, however prolific goalscorers Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly, who scored four in elite qualifying, are included.

Republic of Ireland Group C fixtures:

Thursday, 4 May: Republic of Ireland v Serbia, Stadium Rujevica, Rijeka, KO 15:30, (LIVE on Eurosport 1)

Sunday 7 May: Republic of Ireland v Bosnia & Herzegovina, Stadium Kostena, KO 15:30

Wednesday, 10 May: Republic of Ireland v Germany, Stadium Rujevica, Rijeka, KO 11:00, (LIVE on Eurosport 1)