ENGLAND can breathe a huge sigh of relief as Harry Kane’s late penalty prevented them from losing two consecutive Nations League matches.
The Three Lions conceded shortly after the interval courtesy of a brilliant team goal – finished off superbly by Jonas Hofmann.
But Nico Schlotterbeck’s clumsiness in the box enabled Harry Kane to level up the scoring and overtake Sir Bobby Charlton in the English goal scoring rankings.
However, Gareth Southgate’s men remain bottom League A Group 3 with Italy to come on Saturday, June 11.
- RESULT: Germany 1-1 England
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- Germany XI: Neuer; Schlotterbeck, Rudiger, Klostermann; Hofmann, Gundogan, Kimmich, Raum; Muller, Musiala, Havertz
- England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Maguire, Stones, Walker; Phillips, Rice; Mount; Sterling, Kane, Saka
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Grealish stakes big Qatar claim
Jack Grealish possesses that ‘wow factor’ that we need to see grace a World Cup Finals.
He has the ability to change a game in an instant and when he is allowed to play his attacking game free of any constraints, he is a danger to anyone who faces him.
England will be satisfied with a draw from the position they found themselves in, Grealish nearly inspired an unlikely win.
The Man City attacker has to be a sure thing for his ticket to Qatar.
Credit: Reuters Sometimes you just know too much
At times, two teams can cancel each other out and it was very much the case this evening between two European giants.
Having played each other so often, they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and how they will set themselves up.
It took the creative wizardry of some of England’s options from the bench to shake the German resolve.
Disappointing having worked so hard to get their noses in front at the Allianz Arena.
German defences finally breached
It looked like for a long time this evening that England just would not find a way through the resolute German defence.
The addition of Jack Grealish changed the game and gave the hosts a headache that they just could not cope with.
Having to put more players on Grealish to deal with the threat he posed, created pockets of space for his teammates.
Kane managed to get himself a yard of space on Schlotterbeck, causing the German to have a coming together which was deemed enough to prevent a goalscoring opportunity.
VAR coming to the rescue of Gareth Southgate and his players.
Confidence was high after the goal and it was Germany who were holding on at the end to prevent an England winner.
I’m coming for Roo!
Harry Kane’s goal this evening took him to 50 goals for his country and puts him one step closer to Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 goals.
Tottenham’s striker is keen to achieve this before they even set foot on the plane to Qatar.
There was no doubt with his penalty tonight as he buried it in the bottom corner.
Credit: Focus Images Bookies none the wiser tonight
Both of these sides are often talked about when it comes to teams who could actually challenge for this year’s FIFA World Cup.
With their domestic leagues including some of Europe’s best sides, they are expected to compete.
Neither side has registered a win yet in the Nations League this campaign.
Fans will not accept these European powerhouses failing to deliver at yet another finals.
Germany made to feel the Kane
Despite the stats showing that both teams had six shots on target over the course of the game, clear-cut chances for England were few and far between.
Harry Kane will feel his night could have been a lot better if it wasn’t for a world-class save from Neuer and an air-swipe at a Jack Grealish cut-back.
To be the best, you set yourself high standards, Kane will know that.
FT: Germany 1-1 England
The referee brings the game to a close.
For England, this will seem like a point gained.
Germany will be disappointed to let a lead slip so late on.
Germany 1-1 England
90+4. England are unhappy that Germany do not kick the ball out for the injured Bellingham.
No team is obliged to do so.
There is no repeat of the empathy of Dunkirk.
Seconds remain.
Germany 1-1 England
90+2. Bellingham is down injured.
Germany look to counter attack with Werner bursting into the box.
England manage to snuff out the attack.
Temporarily down to ten men with Bellingham on the floor still.
Germany 1-1 England – Kane chance
90. Grealish again does brilliantly.
His trickery allows him to square a ball to the oncoming Harry Kane.
The England talisman has a swipe at the ball and misses it.
Gareth Southgate’s side are finishing on the front foot here.
We will have four additional minutes.
Germany 1-1 England
88. Harry Kane has his 50th England goal.
What a time to get it.
Confidently striking the ball down into the bottom left hand corner, sending Manuel Neuer the wrong way.
Credit: Getty Goal – Harry Kane (England)
Germany 1-0 England – VAR review
86. The referee has been asked to go to the monitor.
Kane was definitely clipped in the box.
The referee awards a penalty to England.
Schlotterbeck is also shown a yellow card for his foul.
Germany 1-0 England
84. Bowen does brilliantly out on the right.
He whips a teasing ball into the back post that just needs a touch to go in.
Somehow Klostermann manages to clear it for a corner.
Germany clear.
Germany 1-0 England
82. Germany are struggling to deal with Grealish.
They are having to get numbers over to try and block any crosses he gets into the box.
The corner is worked to Sterling on the edge of the box, he drops the shoulder to get some shooting space but his shot is only troubling fans and not the German keeper.
Germany 1-0 England
80. Raheem Sterling is penalised.
Jarrod Bowen is going to be joining us, on for Bukayo Saka.
Bowen immediately runs at Germany given the chance.
Germany 1-0 England
78. Werner is offering Germany options with his fresh legs as they play the ball into the channels more.
England are pressing Germany less and less.
Fatigue seems to be setting in a little now.
Germany 1-0 England – Kane chance
76. Thomas Muller is replaced by Leon Goretzka.
Grealish crosses brilliantly from the left into the path of Harry Kane.
His shot is somehow deflected by the leg of Neuer.
Making himself big and getting a touch.
Big chance.
Credit: Sportimage Germany 1-0 England
74. Grealish runs at the full back and wins a corner.
As the ball is swung in, Maguire gets a head to it and his looping header causes Neuer problems.
The German stopper getting an outstretched hand to it to clear.
Germany counter attack at pace and Pickford makes another good save.
Germany 1-0 England
72. Jack Grealish comes on for Mason Mount.
Big things needed from the Man City attacker.
Kane is dropping deeper and deeper looking for the ball.
Germany 1-0 England
70. I wonder if Chelsea’s new owners truly realise how much money they will spend on whistles alone for the training ground.
The amount of times Timo Werner and Kai Havertz must be offside in training I am surprised they do not have a kit deal with Birds Eye just to keep them in peas.
Muller has a shot at the back post but Pickford saves well with a strong hand to keep him out.
Germany 1-0 England
68. Gundogan goes to ground after coming together with the referee.
The game has to restart with a drop ball.
German fans show their discontent to Bellingham kicking the ball too early.
Die Mannschaft are knocking on the door again here.
Germany 1-0 England
66. Hoffman comes off for Gnabry.
Timo Werner comes on for Musiala.
Fresh legs to test the England defence.
Credit: AFP Germany 1-0 England
64. Germany look the more patient of the two sides.
It is much easier to have that mentality when you have a one-goal lead.
England seem to be rushed in the final third and making simple errors as a result.
Germany 1-0 England
62. The travelling fans try to lift their team.
Another promising England attack breaks down when they gift possession back to the hosts.
Both teams’ passing is very poor at the moment.
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