Soccerphile Exclusive: England u21 revelation Andrew Driver Andrew Driver is not exactly a name on many fans' lips, but after a s tellar debut for the England u21 side against Germany on Monday, expect to hear more of this young talent soon.

It's do or die now as the UEFA U21 enters its semi-final stage. Germany tackle the Italians in Helsingborg while a tasty clash is on the menu in Gothenburg, where a sell-out crowd is expected for Sweden v England.

Any coach who can afford to leave Theo Walcott out of his team is a lucky one. But when that team is the England U21s and Walcott has started the last two games for the National Team, the manager opens himself up to scrutiny. Is the team really that good? Or is there another reason? Predictably, journalists have latched onto Pearce's sporadic use of his best player as a story to run with and them to interrogate him on at every opportunity. Pearce denies any exceptionalism at every turn, but the hacks are still baffled.