Playing the long game: fascinating insight into how a methodical management system for growing world class football talent led Germany to a bumper harvest of goals last night.  The 6 & 8 year olds in 2002 are now 20 & 22 year old power-houses on the German squad. 

As has been tweeted repeatedly since last night, where Brazil have Neyman, Argentina Messi, and Portugal Ronaldo, Germany has a team.

A testament to what can be achieved when focus is combined with the willingness to invest patiently for a decade.

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