Martin O’Neill must put faith in Wes Hoolahan

More than one German stereotype has been skewered this week, suggests Brendan O'Brien. (Comment on this story)

For a start, not all the trains run on time. Not only that, but buying a ticket to take said transport can be mystifyingly difficult what with machines breaking down, spitting back crisp euros and refusing all manner of debit and credit cards.

Which brings us to the other myth-buster.