England's Under-21 team struggled in the first half of their match against Germany, trailing 2-0 at halftime. Despite a stronger second-half performance, they could not equalize, leaving manager Lee Carsley with lessons to build on before their quarter-final against Spain. Carsley pushed for a more defensive showing, understanding the importance of leadership in this young squad, especially after making several changes to the lineup, including benching captain James McAtee. The team previously triumphed over Spain in a friendly, but consistency is key for advancing further in the tournament.
Lee Carsley expressed his hope that England's Under-21 players could give Thomas Tuchel a reason to ponder their performances.
Though trailing 2-0 at half-time, a stronger second-half performance sparked an exciting finish, leaving Carsley with something to build on.
Having beaten the pre-tournament favorites two years ago, Carsley knows that his team needs a better defensive showing moving forward.
Facing Spain next, Carsley aimed to cultivate leadership within the squad by making strategic changes to the lineup prior to the match.
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