Agree that Toko had a bit of snap about him, in that he looks as though he moves swiftly over very short distances. Although Bridcutt was like that too, or is that my memory playing up?
I'm tempted to accuse you of being an eternal optimist -- maybe, but we simply don't have the standard of players to replicate Germany. But the comparison does indicate that the German system is so much more fluid, with brilliantly intelligent movement from Muller, and Lahm who really should...
Would go along with most of this, especially the formation at Lewes. It was noticeable that the full backs were far more advanced and hugged the touchline, with the wide forwards tucked in and at least one, often two, central midfielders much closer to the centre backs.