Steve Cooper

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Evenly-matched England, Spain seek maiden title in grand final

A riveting contest is on the cards when England and Spain lock horns in the first-ever all-European summit clash of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, which will have a new champion on Saturday after a record-breaking tournament.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final: Artistic England, Spain need substance, not just style, to lift the trophy

England and Spain have been proponents of footballing art at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and it's fitting that they are part of the competition's biggest showpiece -- the final.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: From Rhian Brewster to Curtis Anderson, 5 England players to watch out for in final

With England having scored the most number of goals and conceded the least, it is safe to say that Steve Cooper’s boys enter the final as favourites.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England's ultimate aim of team is to win senior tournament, says coach Steve Cooper

England U-17 head coach Steve Cooper said that ultimate aim of all these boys is to win the senior trophy, that has eluded them for 52 years.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England's strategic planning and adaptability helped them outclass Brazil

England's win over an equally gifted Brazilian side wasn't a case of one team outplaying the other with champagne football. But it was about knowing and understanding the need of the game and putting the best foot forward.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England coach Steve Cooper 'proud and satisfied' to make a statement

"The feeling is pride and satisfaction. We did it the way we wanted to do it. We had to fight for the moments. We are really proud of the result and performance. That's really the message," Cooper said.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England coach Steve Cooper says semi-final would be determined by defining moments

His players set to play the biggest match of their lives, England head coach Steve Cooper on Tuesday asserted that his side can match formidable Brazil in almost every aspect of the game and Wednesday's FIFA U-17 World Cup semifinal could be decided by a few defining moments.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England coach Steve Cooper expects an entertaining quarter-final against USA

England coach Steve Cooper said the confidence of his side was high as they have been unbeaten in this tournament.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: England coach Steve Cooper says using keeper Curtis Anderson in shootout was pre-planned

England coach Steve Cooper said that sending goalkeeper Curtis Anderson to take a penalty during the shoot-out against Japan in the U-17 World Cup pre quarter-final was a part of a well-devised strategy.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: After dramatic 90 minutes, England bury past demons to beat Japan on penalties

England booked their tickets for the quarter-finals courtesy a 5-3 win on penalties, but it was the sheer drama in the first 90 minutes which made the game such a riveting encounter.