Kuntz about new U21

Stefan Kuntz has expressed itself after the first EM qualifying matches with the new U21 national team behavior about the potential of the year.

I would not jump on the euphoric train, but be careful not to be optimistic. I would not say that he is sensational much better, said the DFB coach after the 3-1 victory in Latvia.

At last, Kuntz had declared that the starting position at the current vintage is a little better than the last - which in the end was European champion. At the last year, the development was crucial afterwards.

Through the game practice, the guys could offer better performance, he says. A similar development he now hopes about the current selection.

After the 6-0 in San Marino and the success in Riga, the German U21 is at least in the table clearly on EM course. Continue for Kuntz and Co. on October 7th in Paderborn against Israel, the other opponents are Hungary and Poland. Now come the stronger opponents, Kuntz said.

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