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'U21 win shows Germany has a lot of potential' - Arnold & Gerhardt hail European Championship victory

Stefan Kuntz's side defeated Spain 1-0 to win the trophy, with Germany's young players showing a bright future lies ahead for Die Mannschaft

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Germany Under-21s lifted the 2017 UEFA European U-21 Championship thanks to a 1-0 victory over Spain, with Maximilian Arnold and Yannick Gerhardt happy with how their side overcame an underdog tag to win the final.

The pair both credited team spirit for the successful campaign, while also projecting a bright future for the young players who helped Germany win their first U-21 trophy in eight years.

Germany captain Arnold was impressed with how the squad bonded throughout the tournament, defeating the highly-fanced Spaniards despite their opponents boasting many senior internationals.