England's representatives in the UEFA Regions Cup, Isle of Man, were handed a tough lesson in international football by a classy German team.
The Three Lions won their opening game in Slovakia, defeating Scotland 2-0, but while manager Steve Burns elected to start with the same XI, they were powerless to resist Thursday's opponents.
Germany 7-0 England
UEFA Regions Cup
Intermediary Round Group 2
National Sports Centre
Poprad, Slovakia
Thursday 25 September 2014
The game started quietly with both sides appearing reluctant to attack but as the half progressed Germany began to take the upper hand with Mark Thomas in the England goal the busier of the two keepers, making three vital stops.
But it was one of these saves, on 20 minutes, that led to a German corner and the opening goal with Kleinschrodt rising unmarked to head home.
Asch doubled the advantage after a mistake from Thomas, and Germany cut loose in the second half, with one more apiece from Kleinschrodt and Asch, plus a brace for Marinic and a single strike from Weist.
Isle of Man: Max Thomas, Julian Ringham, Stephen Riding (Liam Cowin 74), Andy Crennell, Johnny Myers (Karl Clark 64), Marc Kelly, Conor Doyle, Frank Jones, Lee Gale, Ciaran McNulty (Jack McVey 63), Josh Kelly. Subs not used: Chris Bass, Karl Clark, Sam Holiday, Dan Bell, Mark Wolfenden.
