England great Gary Lineker has criticised the Young Lions' poor showing at the European Under 21 Championship in the Czech Republic.

England was eliminated from the tournament following a 3-1 loss to Italy in their final group match.

The performance saw Lineker take to Twitter and criticise the decision not to take the likes of Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to the tournament.

The FA attempting to defend their indefensible policy of leaving the best players out of England's U21 squad http://t.co/yUoIdphSyg
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 25, 2015

We never learn. What a wasted opportunity to gather invaluable international experience. Exasperatingly amateurish approach!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 25, 2015