UEFA European Under-17 Championship

"I cannot describe how I feel right now," said Sergei Makarov after the defender scored the winning penalty for Russia, while coach Dmitri Khomukha targeted the world title. Defender Dzhamaldin Khodzhaniyazov also spoke to UEFA.com.

There was no consoling the Italy players after they lost in heartbreaking fashion to Russia following a penalty shoot-out in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship final, yet coach Daniele Zoratto reassured them "there is nothing to be ashamed of".

Russia coach Dmitri Khomukha told his victorious side they have "won nothing yet" after securing a place in the final by defeating Sweden in a penalty shoot-out, whilst his players thanked the trust of the coach after the success. Sweden coach Roland Larsson also spoke to UEFA.com.

Daniele Zoratto celebrated a historic final appearance for Italy after victory over Slovakia in Zilina, for whom Ladislav Pecko was left a proud coach. UEFA.com also hears from goalscorers Elio Capradossi and Mario Pugliese.

Russia and Italy each sealed a place in the last four with a 1-1 draw whilst Croatia reached the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Ukraine. UEFA.com caught up with the four coaches.

Debutants Slovakia and Sweden made the semi-finals whilst Austria clinched third with a 2-1 win over Switzerland. The four coaches spoke to UEFA.com.

After two draws in the second round of matches, it remains all to play for in Group A. The four coaches gave their thoughts to UEFA.com.

Russia and Italy are in pole position for a place in the semi-finals, both on four points in Group B. The coaches talked UEFA.com through the second round of matches.

UEFA.com spoke to the four Head Coaches in Group B after Russia opened the Under-17 European Championship with a 3-0 win over Ukraine, whilst Croatia and Italy battled to a 0-0 draw.

Ladislav Pecko and Roland Larsson told UEFA.com of their pride at narrow opening day wins at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, with the defeated coaches keen to stress that all is still to play for in Group A.

An influential figure for SSC Napoli and Slovakia, Marek Hamšík hopes his country will benefit from hosting the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, which starts on Sunday.

Former winners Russia kick off Group B on Sunday against Ukraine with past semi-finalists Italy and Croatia making up a tough pool as UEFA.com profiles and hears from the rivals.

"It is a good thing for Slovak football," said Martin Škrtel as Slovakia's senior international captain looked ahead to his country hosting the UEFA European U17 Championship.

Hosts Slovakia, fellow finals debutants Sweden and neighbours Austria and 2002 champions Switzerland are in Group A – UEFA.com profiles and hears from the four contenders.