Germany will look to secure top spot in Group B with a win against defending champions England in the under-21 EUROS.
In their first two group games, Germany put in two very convincing displays against Slovenia (3-0 win) and Czechia (4-2 win) and have laid down a statement for their intent in this competition.
Antonio di Salvio has named an unchanged side in the previous two games, and it is likely that he will do it again as they face a tough England side. Germany’s squad is a team that is full of Bundesliga experience, with several players regulars for their teams and a large group of them also playing in the upper echelons of the league. It goes to show the wealth of talent this current Germany under-21 side possesses.
The only change will be Max Rosenfelder. The Freiburg centre-back picked up two yellow cards meaning he will be suspended for the final group game.
The standout for the Germany team in this competition has been Nick Woltemade. The Stuttgart striker has been unplayable in the previous two games, with a hat-trick against Slovenia and then a goal and two assists against Czechia. After his breakthrough season at the MHP Arena this season, next season is already set to be a big one for the striker named ‘Woltemessi’.
The Italian-born striker has had a quiet Euros compared to his striker partner. However, the 20-year-old already has a goal and an assist in two games. After a poor season at Hannover and a goal drought with the national team, Tresoldi can use this tournament as a jump pad to allow him to start fresh at Club Brugge next summer.
There are also plenty of other names that could be pointed out, such as Rocco Reitz and Paul Nebel in midfield. The latter had a great season with Mainz as they qualified for the Conference League.
Noah Atubolu – Nnmadi Collins, Tim Oermann, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Nathanial Brown – Eric Martel, Paul Nebel, Rocco Reitz – Brajan Gruda, Nicolo Tresoldi, Nick Woltemade
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