England’s Under 21s are set for more TV blackout on Monday with the FA facing questions over how to generate broadcast interest in the European champions.
Lee Carsley’s side face Ukraine for a qualifier in Slovakia but supporters are unlikely to have the opportunity to follow their progress unless a live YouTube stream can be hastily organised.
The success of last summer’s run to European glory – England didn’t concede a goal in lifting the trophy for the first time in 37 years – was only available online until Channel 4 showed the dramatic final against Spain.