Despite some impressive performances such as the 2001 Germany v England football match in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers and the individual players' successes at club level, inconsistency resulted in this group of players failing to live up to expectations, resulting in the group becoming synonymous with disappointment and failed potential.
Despite some impressive individual performances and successes, such as the 2001 Germany v England match during World Cup qualifying and individual player achievements at clubs, inconsistency led to this group of players failing to meet expectations, resulting in them becoming synonymous with disappointment and unrealized potential.