Let's hope England's Under-21s can restore some pride against Israel, because I don't think we have been this low at this level for some time.
Experience
Having said that, the team that Pearce picked for the Norway game was a decent team and should've done better and given Norway a proper game. They should have beaten them but unfortunately they were to blame.
Defensively we have been excellent in qualifying. We came to Israel with nine clean sheets but we didn't defend well on Saturday - as Pearce made reference to.
We passed the ball much better than against Italy but it was almost as if we'd forgotten how to defend because of it. We gave Norway too many chances and you get punished at this level. They gave away a couple of goals and are now out of the tournament. That is what happens in international football.
As we bid farewell against the hosts, I am trying to come up with some positives for England but there aren't many of them, I'm afraid. There is the tournament experience and Nathan Redmond has done well but if you look through the squad there aren't many who you could say have done themselves credit. Yes, the defence has been poor but Craig Dawson has been our biggest goal threat from set-pieces - we didn't even really create any chances.
I am sure against Israel, Stuart will give those that haven't played a game, let them get that experience and a run out. Hopefully we can go out with a win and a smile.
Israel aren't as good as England but there is no guarantee we are going to beat them! Let's hope England salvage some pride.
