Germany U21s suffer shock loss to Czech Republic as Italy beat Switzerland in five-goal thriller 

Germany Under 21’s have suffered a shock defeat to Czech Republic ahead of their clash against England while Italy and Switzerland engaged in a five-goal thriller.

The Germans named a strong starting line-up with the likes of Josha Vagnoman, Tom Krauss, Luca Netz and Kevin Shade all starting.

However, their team fell to a surprising defeat at the hands of Czech Republic, who England comfortably dispatched in the first match. 

Vaclav Sejk opened the scoring on the 33rd minute and the Czech side took the lead into half-time before Angelo Stiller equalised with half-an-hour to go.

Despite their dominance, Germany couldn’t find a winner and Sparta Prague defender Martin Vitik netted a late winner for Czech Republic.

Angelo Stiller equalised after Vaclav Sejk put Czech Republic ahead

A late winner from Martin Vitik saw Czech Republic U21 come away with all three points

Elsewhere, Italy U21 beat Switzerland U21 in a five-goal thriller as Fabiano Parisi scored early

Germany face England next and have it all to do if they are to qualify from the group stages.

As for Italy, they were involved in a thrilling encounter against Switzerland as no less than five goals were scored. 

Lorenzo Pirola got the Italians off to a fine start, netting after just six minutes, before Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto doubled their advantage 11 minutes in.

It was soon 3-0 as Empoli’s Fabiano Parisi scored on the brink of half-time to give Italy a comfortable lead.

However, they nearly let it slip in the second-half after Young Boys’ Kastriot Imeri pulled one back just two minutes after the restart.

Basel midfielder Zeki Amdouni made it 3-2 as things got nervous for Italy, who made a host of changes to hold onto their lead and come away with the win.