UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship

Germany coach Anouschka Bernhard told UEFA.com that she was "really proud" after her team overcame Spain on penalties to claim their fourth women's Under-17s title, while Spain’s Jorge Vilda reflected on the fact that “sometimes football is unfair”.

Watch the goals from the UEFA Women’s Under-17 final in Chesterfield.

Italy coach Enrico Sbardella admitted he was “proud” of his team after they defeated England on penalties to book their place at the 2014 FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup, while his counterpart Lois Fidler also spoke to UEFA.com after the third-place play-off in Burton.

The 2010 final of the UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship pitted Spain against the Republic of Ireland and with both sides in search of a first title it was the Spanish who would avenge final defeat a year earlier.

Now one of the game's leading forwards, Alexandra Popp recalls how her success at the 2008 Women's U17 finals kick-started her career with some help from FC Schalke 04.

In 2009 Germany made it back-to-back victories in the UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship with a comprehensive 7-0 final defeat of Spain.

Watch the best moments from the UEFA Women’s Under-17 semi-final in Chesterfield.

Spain followed Germany in becoming the second team to defend their UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship crown as they won the 2011 competition after a dramatic final against France.

Poland coach Zbigniew Witkowski and midfield star Sylwia Matysik look back on their 2012/13 victory in Nyon, a triumph that the coach puts down to “long-term systematic work”.

On the eve of the UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship in England, two of the home country’s most famous female footballers, Faye White and Sue Smith, have given their support to the tournament that they hope will be “a great occasion”.

Scotland captain Georgie Rafferty and striker Alyshia Walker spoke to UEFA.com about their semi-final prospects, St George's Park and a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

England may have succumbed to Italy in their Group A opener, but spirits are still high on the part of Mollie Rouse, who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, and Gabrielle George.

Jasmin Sehan and Ricarda Walkling epitomised the belief that permeates the Germany squad when they spoke to UEFA.com about their Women's Under-17 title credentials.

UEFA.com delves into the secrets behind Germany's success at the 2013/14 UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship with a series of videos in the UEFA Technical Report, available from the competition homepage.

UEFA.com spoke to two representatives from each finalist ahead of Sunday's UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship showpiece between Germany and Spain.