ENGLAND concluded their World Cup preparations with a rollercoaster of a match against Germany.
Goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz saw Hansi Flick’s men race to a 2-0 lead.
But Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and captain Harry Kane inspired the Three Lions to an incredible comeback.
However, a howler from Nick Pope presented Havertz with his second of the evening, forcing Southgate’s side to settle for a draw at Wembley.
- RESULT: England 3-3 Germany
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- TV channel: Channel 4
- England XI: Pope; Maguire, Stones, Dier; James, Rice, Bellingham, Shaw; Sterling, Foden; Kane
- Germany XI: Ter Stegen, Kehrer, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Hofmann, Musiala, Sane; Havertz
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After a sloppy start, England came back from behind in a whirlwind second half to cap off an underwhelming Nations League campaign.
It also marks the end of World Cup preparations as the Three Lions’ next scheduled match will see them face Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.
Gareth Southgate has some serious decisions to make before then with every man fighting for a place in the squad.
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Gareth Southgate reacts
When speaking to Channel 4, the England boss said:
“To an extent we are always going to face pressure so we need to be exposed to pressure.
“We played a friendly against Ivory Coast in March and they went to 10 men and it became a non-event and we learnt nothing.
“This week we’ve learnt a huge amount. They’ve had to step forward and come together – it will benefit us in the long run.”
On the penalty Maguire gave away: “It is hard to tell from the side, it is the giving away of possession that is the problem, but look as a group they have really come together this week.
“It has been a tough period for team but they have grown.”
Credit: Getty Hansi Flick reacts
“There are a lot of positives we can take from the game, but some negatives too that we will have to address. It was positive that we came back again at the end. It was a good test.”
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Elsewhere in Group A3
Italy defeated Hungary 2-0 to jump to the top of the group thanks to goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco.
Credit: UEFA.com Point to prove
England are winless in their last six games in all competitions – their longest run since April-June 1993.
It’s also their longest ever winless run going into a major tournament. (Opta)
Credit: PA Harry Kane reacts
When speaking to Channel 4, the England skipper said:
“It was a lot better. I thought we played really well today, we were unfortunate to go 2-0 behind, it was a mistake and then a great goal from the edge of the box.
“We did really well to stay in the game, to get back into it, get into the lead and then unfortunately another error.
“The mentality and fight of the team was shown out there today.
“We didn’t get the win but we can be proud of what we did and it puts us in a good place ahead of the World Cup.
“It was nice to score obviously. There always seems to be a few pressure penalties here at Wembley but it was nice to see that one go in and just a shame we couldn’t get the win but we keep going.
“I am proud of the boys and now we have a busy six weeks or so before we get ready for the World Cup.”
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Full Time – England 3-3 Germany
And, breathe…
Six goals, 45 minutes.
While all hope looked lost for England, the Three Lions fought back to draw the score level before Kane’s superb penalty fired them into a brief lead.
Although Havertz struck again late in the game, it was certainly an improved performance from Gareth Southgate’s side.
Full Time – England 3-3 Germany
The points are shared after a whirlwind second half.
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90+5. England 3-3 Germany
England make another substitution.
Henderson is on to replace Bellingham.
90+1. England 3-3 Germany
Another change for Germany.
Havertz is replaced with Bella-Kotchap.
90. England 3-3 Germany
Huge chance for England!
Saka is sent through on goal, but Ter Stegen makes a fingertip save to steer the ball away.
Six minutes will be added on…
88. England 3-3 Germany
Gnabry strikes from distance but Pope spills the save and the ball falls to the feet of Havertz who pokes it into the bottom corner.
87. GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL GERMANY!
Havertz strikes again!
84. England 3-2 Germany
Germany have made another change.
Muller has replaced Musiala.
83. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!
Kane steps up to take the penalty and fires the ball into the top left corner!
What a comeback!
Credit: Getty 81. England 2-2 Germany
England have a penalty!
Schlotterbeck receives a booking for a dangerous challenge on Bellingham in the box.
76. England 2-2 Germany
Saka makes a fantastic run towards goal before Mount fires the ball into the back of the net.
What a response!
Credit: Getty 75. GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
Mount fires England level!!!!
What a response!
73. England 1-2 Germany
Bellingham sends the ball wide to Saka on the right, who sets it back to James.
The Chelsea man then sends a cross towards Shaw who is able to fire the ball into the bottom corner.
Credit: Getty 72. GOOOAAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!
Shaw gets one back for the Three Lions!
70. England 0-2 Germany
Germany are next to make two changes.
Sane is replaced with Gnabry.
Raum is replaced with Gosens.
68. England 0-2 Germany
Germany break forward on the counter attack.
Werner receives the ball just outside the penalty area and squares it to Havertz, who fires an excellent strike into the top left corner.
What a goal from the Chelsea man!
Credit: PA 67. GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL GERMANY!
What a strike from Havertz!
65. England 0-1 Germany
Southgate makes two changes.
Saka is on to replace Foden.
Mount is on to replace Sterling.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
