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Buchtmann plays key role for Germany

Liverpool Echo

14th May 2009 - Media Watch

LIVERPOOL full-back Christopher Buchtmann has been playing a key role in hosts Germany's march to the semi-finals of the UEFA Under-17s European Championships.

The youngster scored in their 3-1 win over Turkey and then set up three goals in the 4-0 thrashing of England.

Buchtmann was ruled out of the final group match with Holland after picking up a second yellow card but will be hoping to face Italy in tomorrow's semi-final.

Striker Lauri Dalla Valle has been away on international duty with Finland ahead of next month's UEFA Under-21 European Championships.

Youth Cup players David Amoo, Steve Irwin, Dean Bouzanis and Daniel Ayala played for the reserves in a 1-0 friendly defeat at Ajax.