A Football Association trophy plaque commemorating the first FIFA U-18 Youth tournament, held in London, 15th-17th April 1948, the silvered plaque be
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A Football Association trophy plaque commemorating the first FIFA U-18 Youth tournament, held in London, 15th-17th April 1948, the silvered plaque bearing central football match medallion flanked by eight enamelled competing nations flags, inscribed, mounted on a wooden easel back, 19 by 17cm., slight surface wear with pitting and dents This competition later became the UEFA European U-19 championships. This inaugural tournament was competed for by England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Netherlands. The tournament was won by England who beat the Dutch 3-2 in the final.