U17 European Championship in Cyprus

Austria’s talents in the footsteps of Toni Kroos

From Monday onwards, there will be a "warm-up" for the EURO in Germany. Then, when the "young kings" of Europe will be sought at the U17 European Championship in Cyprus. Right in the middle of it all: Austria. Team boss Martin Scherb's squad has high hopes for the finals - and has famous role models.

Titles have been awarded in this age group since 2002. Austria qualified for the seventh time in total - with an impressive 3:1 victory over Spain in the elite round. "The team proved how you have to perform against such teams," said a satisfied ÖFB sports director Peter Schöttel.

The European Championship should be the next step on the way to a possible professional career. A path that a number of superstars have already taken before the Austrians.