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- LIVE Text Commentary90+5'That's the end of the match.90+2'James McAtee (England) collects a sweet pass on the edge of the box and in one movement smashes a shot in on goal, but it balloons high over the bar.90+1'Brooke Norton-Cuffy (England) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.904 min. of stoppage-time to be played.90'Nicolo Tresoldi (Germany) receives a pinpoint pass, takes one touch and fires in a shot. It's a harmless effort, though, as it flies acres wide of the left post.88'Substitution. Elias Baum did his best and is replaced by Nnamdi Collins (Germany).88'Paul Nebel (Germany) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement.88'Antonio Di Salvo has decided to make a change. Eric Martel (Germany) replaces Paul Wanner.87'Jan Thielmann (Germany) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.85'Here's the change. Nelson Weiper leaves the pitch and Bright Arrey-Mbi (Germany) comes on as a substitute.84'England fail to score from a corner as Tjark Ernst (Germany) leaps to collect the ball.83'Jarell Quansah (England) jumps inside the box to meet the corner and aims a header towards the right post, but the goalkeeper pulls off an astonishing save to deny him.83'It will be a corner kick for England.83'Nelson Weiper (Germany) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.82'Nelson Weiper (Germany) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.80'A lofted cross from Tom Fellows (England) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.79'Alex Scott (England) skips perfectly past challenges but misdirects his shot from the edge of the box. The ball flies a few yards over the bar.79'The resulting corner from Tyler Morton (England) comes to nothing.78'Jay Stansfield (England) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.77'Antonio Di Salvo prepares a substitution. Ansgar Knauff is replaced by Paul Nebel (Germany).77'We are about to witness a subsitution. Nicolo Tresoldi (Germany) for Merlin Rohl.76'Goal! After receiving a sweet pass, Alex Scott (England) unleashes a quick low drive into the middle of the net and past the goalkeeper. Here is an example of luck being on your side.76'The attendance is 5624.75'Jack Hinshelwood (England) gets in a header from close range after a lofted pass, but the effort flies just over the bar.75'England failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.74'Jarell Quansah (England) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.73'England seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.72'The resulting set piece from England is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.70'Omari Hutchinson (England) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery.69'Sander van der Eijk couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Caspar Jander (Germany) and blew his whistle.68'Alex Scott (England) produces a ferocious strike from the edge of the box. His dangerous low effort towards the middle of the goal is blocked by Tjark Ernst, who pulls off a superb save to keep the ball out of the net.66'Alex Scott (England) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.65'Omari Hutchinson (England) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.65'Ansgar Knauff (Germany) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.63'Here is a change. Ethan Nwaneri is going off and Lee Carsley gives the last tactical orders to Tom Fellows (England).63'The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Tyler Morton (England) will replace Elliot Anderson.63'Germany can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.62'Merlin Rohl (Germany) goes on a mazy run and tries his luck with a mid-range strike, but one of the defending players steps in and makes a block.61'Some great controlled play and passing from England. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.60'One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Elias Baum (Germany).59'A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Germany.58'A cross into the box from Ansgar Knauff (Germany) is cleared.57'One of the players from Germany times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.56'Great solo effort by Brooke Norton-Cuffy (England) as he beats two defenders before unleashing a low drive from just outside of the box towards the middle of the goal. The goalkeeper is ready and makes a decent save.55'Charlie Cresswell (England) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Sander van der Eijk has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.55'James McAtee (England) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.54'Jarell Quansah (England) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.52'Neat passing move from Germany in order to create new attacking opportunities.50'Paul Wanner (Germany) commits a rough foul. Sander van der Eijk stops the game and makes a call.49'A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Omari Hutchinson (England) but poses no threat.48'The foul by Jarell Quansah (England) was seen by Sander van der Eijk who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.48'Alex Scott (England) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.47'Ansgar Knauff (Germany) sends a teasing cross into the area, but James Beadle intercepts the ball.46'The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Lee Carsley gives a chance to Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Samuel Iling Junior (England) is off.46'There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Lee Carsley probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Harvey Elliott (England). He is replaced by James McAtee.46'Half-time substitution. Jonathan Rowe (England) is replaced by Jay Stansfield.46'The game restarts for the second half.45+6'The first half of today's match has just finished.45We will have 2 min. of added time.43'What a great touch by Harvey Elliott (England) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom left corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.41'Jack Hinshelwood (England) takes a mid-range shot, but it lacks accuracy and it goes way over the bar.41'The actual number of corner kicks in this match – 1:0.38'Jonathan Rowe (England) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The ball is out of play. England will take a throw-in.37'England enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.33'It's a goal! Elias Baum sends a long raking pass onto the head of Nelson Weiper (Germany), who makes no mistake from close in and sends the ball into the bottom left corner. 0:2.31'Jamil Siebert (Germany) commits a rough challenge and Sander van der Eijk blows his whistle for a foul.30'Jonathan Rowe (England) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.30'Paul Wanner (Germany) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.28'A pass by Elliot Anderson (England) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Germany.27'Elliot Anderson (England) is able to continue to play.27'The game is interrupted now, Elliot Anderson (England) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.25'Sander van der Eijk blows his whistle after Ethan Nwaneri (England) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.24'Ansgar Knauff (Germany) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it.22'An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Caspar Jander (Germany), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches over the top.22'Jack Hinshelwood (England) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away.21'Jonathan Rowe (England) shoots after receiving a good pass. His effort from the edge of the box goes just wide of the right post.21'Elliot Anderson (England) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Sander van der Eijk who sees an offensive foul.20'Sander van der Eijk blows for a foul after Jan Thielmann (Germany) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.19'Omari Hutchinson (England) fires a shot well wide of the left post from inside the box after latching onto a short pass.18'Lukas Ullrich (Germany) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.18'The ball possession is 64:36.17'Ansgar Knauff (Germany) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.16'An attempted cross from Ethan Nwaneri (England) is cleared. It's a throw-in for England.15'Jan Thielmann (Germany) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.14'England players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.13'A pass from Omari Hutchinson (England) is intercepted by Tjark Ernst and the move breaks down.12'Elliot Anderson (England) attempts to send a pass but the effort is blocked.10'The resulting corner from Alex Scott (England) is cleared by the opposition's defence.10'Jarell Quansah (England) gets on the end of a good cross and shoots, but his attempt is inadvertently blocked by one of his own teammates.9'The free kick from close range, taken by England, is intercepted by one of the defenders.8'Ethan Nwaneri (England) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems.6'Omari Hutchinson (England) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.3'Ansgar Knauff (Germany) meets a perfect cross from Lukas Ullrich deep inside the box and controls it with a nice first touch. He produces an accurate strike into the bottom left corner via the post. It's 0:1.3'The England players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.2'Lukas Ullrich (Germany) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.1'The ball is cleared after Lukas Ullrich (Germany) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.1'The match has just started.The players are out at last! Germany will take the kick-off.Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Sander van der Eijk.Hello and welcome to our live text commentary! We will provide you with instant updates of everything that happens in the match. The starting lineups will be announced very soon.