Should Katanec look to youngsters?

The UAE national football sides have enjoyed varying degrees of success at different levels this month, with the Under 20s outshining their senior counterparts.

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The U20s were eliminated at the quarter-final stage of the World Cup in Egypt by an injury time goal at the end of extra-time against Costa Rica, bringing an end to their run that has encapsulated the hearts of the football loving public in the Emirates - even among more scathing expatriate fans. The senior side, however, could only limp home to a 1-1 draw against lowly Palestine in a friendly in Dubai, Srecko Katanec's first match in charge. It was a poor showing by any standards against a side ranked 173rd in the Fifa world rankings - 50 places below the UAE - and Katanec must surely look to tap into his younger resources if he has any hopes of moulding a successful side for the future. Do you agree? Have your say below.