But the derby defeat and the 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool before that at Old Trafford fuelled the narrative that Solskjaer didn't have the tactical and managerial acumen required to take United to the very top. "The selection process is robust and lengthy and we use a lot of data which is complemented by the knowledge of our event leads to inform the decision-making process. He also believes the progress made across all professional sport in terms of mental health awareness is proving beneficial for athletes now making their way in whatever their chosen sporting discipline is. There was a minor late rally from the Czech Republic, but England saw out the game rather comfortably as they boosted their chances of reaching the U21 Euros in 2023.