The Germany Under 21 side beaten by England U21s had 639 top - flight appearances between them : the squad ’ s combined tally was 977 . Germany looked a team of sorts , playing smoothly in tight areas , winning cute free - kicks and making their experience tell . It gives credence to the point FA chairman Greg Dyke has made about young English players not getting sufficient experience . When you see the impressive way they break into Germany , it makes you wonder why some can ’ t break through the glass doors .
The Germany Under 21 side beaten by England U21s had 639 top-flight appearances between them : the squad ’ s combined number was 977 . Germany looked a team of stars , passing smoothly in tight areas , winning cute free-kicks and making their experience tell . It gives credence to the point FA chairman Greg Dyke has made about young English players not getting sufficient opportunities . When you see the impressive way they tore into Germany , it makes you wonder why some can ’ t break through the glass ceiling .