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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has defended his squad selection with several newcomers for upcoming friendly internationals against France and the Netherlands, citing his own personal experience. Nagelsmann, 36, was the youngest Bundesliga coach when he took charge at Hoffenheim in 2016, and he is now the youngest national team coach after being appointed last year on a deal until this summer’s Euro 2024 home tournament. He said on at a news conference with fans on Wednesday night that “you will never gain experience” if a lack of it was a disqualifier. Nagelsmann insisted that experience alo…