Lee Karsley is disappointed after England under 21, held by Slovenia in aimless impasse

Lee Karsley acknowledged her powerlessness after his country of England under 21 was held at aimless equality from Slovenia this afternoon.

The young lions started slowly, but then only dominated a series of fine rescutions from goalkeeper Martin Turk, who holds England for a distance.

Turk’s best rescue came in the second half injury time, leaning Jack Hinchelwood’s header over the bar.

Another point on the board in #U21euro Finals as ours #Younglions Draw with Slovenia in the second matches. pic.twitter.com/mrawgaopm

– England (@england) June 15, 2025

We lacked quality – Karsley

Karsley said on Channel 4: « It was disappointing. It wasn’t about the desire of the effort, we just missed a little quality at times. We had some really good chances and if we had taken one of them, I think we would have won the game comfortably.

« We have to give Slovenia as well.

« We didn’t start quickly and were under pressure in the first 15 minutes. It was important not to admit, so it was a real positive. »

England already has four points from its two games in Group B and knows a point against Germany on Wednesday will be enough to see them.

« The goal is to qualify for the group and we’re still on the course, » Karsley added. « It is really important for players to recover; I think we will definitely refresh the German game team. »

Mcatee switches attention to the final group game

Captain James Makati also quickly focused his attention to the German game.

« We are disappointed, we came here to win, but this is a point and we are still responsible, » said Manchester City midfielder.

« I don’t think we were in the overall game, these were just the chances – I missed a few, there were some great rescue from the goalkeeper. The other day we were three points.

« We will come back now and communicate, see our families for a while and be ready for the next game. »