The 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship was the 19th edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. It was the last under-16 championship, before changing age regulations to play under-17 championships. England hosted the championship, during 22 April – 6 May. 16 teams entered the competition, and Spain defeated France in the final to win the competition for the sixth time.
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