Crutchley after more after being held by Germany

With less than four weeks to go until Great Britain face Germany on home turf in the Nations Cup, Crutchley's side have travelled out to Mannheim to face the world number three Germans in two unofficial games and one capped test match.

And after the first clash the honours were even as the two sides could not be separated, the match ending 2-2.

Great Britain started slowly and had to fight back after going a goal behind to Germany in the opening quarter after Tobias Matania netted for the Germans.

But Barry Middleton pulled the scores back level to 1-1 on 21 minutes as he finished from close range after being teed up by Chris Griffiths.

Despite losing Middleton to an injury just before half-time Crutchley’s side dominated play in the third quarter and were rewarded for their efforts in the 41st minute when David Condon found the target.

Great Britain were unlucky not to go further ahead as they sustained the pressure on Germany in the final quarter, but a penalty corner in the 56th minute resulted in a goal for the hosts for Pilt Arnold, ensuring both sides a share of the spoils in Mannheim – much to Crutchley’s frustration.

"We were slow to start and were opened up in the first quarter, which is frustrating, but once we got into the game we played well," Crutchley said.

"I was a bit frustrated not to win it given the way we played, but overall I'm pretty pleased with the performance.

"Once we got the intensity up I thought we had good control for long periods in the final two quarters, controlling possession well and creating chances.

"This was another good match in our development leading towards the Olympic qualifiers [World League Semi Final] in June."

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