ENGLAND lost a seven-goal thriller against Germany as they were beaten 4-3 at Wembley.
The Lionesses went 3-0 down in 27 minutes but pulled two back before the break, including one from the spot.
After half-time, however, Germany restored their two-goal lead before Lucy Bronze pulled one back again a few minutes from time.
- Kick off time: 7.30pm
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England looking for repeat performance
When it comes to the Euros, it brings fond memories for all fans of the Lionesses.
Next summer’s tournament will be held in Switzerland, something which will be seen as a positive for England.
Sarina Wiegman will be looking to ensure that her squad is in fine form by then to look to get their hands on the trophy once again.
Lionesses needing to bounce back
As they look to build towards next summer’s Euros, England go into another friendly next Tuesday.
They welcome South Africa to the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Sarina Wiegman will hoping to see a more rounded performance for her team than against Germany tonight.
Credit: Getty Germans offer real firework display
It is difficult for any side to stamp their authority away from home in internatonal football.
Germany proved to be the exception to the rule this evening.
Finding themselves 3-0 up after 29 minutes, it all started to look a little to easy for the visitors.
The Lionesses fought back but the damage was done and Germany held on for the victory.
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Reality check for Lionesses
The coach seemed to take a lot from tonight’s defeat against the Germans:
We wanted to press high but we lost the ball in too many moments when we should not lose the ball. Unforced errors were too high. There were moments that challenged us tactically. That is why we play these games, we have been challenged. We wanted to see where we are right now.
Sarina Wiegman
Lionesses pay the penalty
England struggled with to control their temperament this evening.
Gifting the visitors two goals by giving away blatant penalties.
Defensively, the Lionesses struggled to cope with the visitors although they still looked dangerous on the attack.
England ship most goals under boss
Since Sarina Wiegman took over the Lionesses, tonight is the most goals they have conceded.
The visitors stunned the home crowd into silence by steaming into a three goal lead at Wembley.
Despite the comeback from England, a second half goal from the Germans secured victory.
FT: England 3-4 Germany
The referee brings the game to a close at Wembley.
Germany have come out on top in this one.
It is a big wake-up call for the Lionesses.
England 3-4 Germany
90+3. Naz does brilliantly to take the ball in her stride and use her pace down the wing.
She is brought down and the referee awards a free kick and produces a yellow card.
The resulting free kick is cleared and the visitors look to hit England on the counter-attack.
England 3-4 Germany
90. Germany have put down a real marker tonight.
Unless England can find at least an equaliser, this defeat will hurt despite it being a friendly.
The Lionesses have six added minutes to try and rectify that.
England 3-4 Germany
86. This has been some game for a friendly.
It shows just what a terrible tournnament the Nations League is in the men’s format.
Germany almost add a fifth as the cross comes in and Cerci almost pokes it past Hampton.
Credit: AFP England 3-4 Germany
82. England have been offered a lifeline in this game.
A seemingly harmless corner comes into the box and Berger comes out to make a regulation catch.
She drops the ball and allows Bronze to slot home with a goal from nothing.
Goal – Lucy Bronze (England)
England 2-4 Germany
77. Dejection for the English camp.
Walsh plays the ball through to Hemp, who slams the ball into the far corner of the goal.
As she wheels away to celebrate, the assistant’s flag goes up.
VAR confirms that she was offside.
England 2-4 Germany
72. Carnage at Wembley in the penalty area.
England struggle to clear their lines and then Wolter kicks the bottom of Russo’s boot without getting any contact on the ball.
The referee points to the spot and VAR does not change the decision.
Dabritz drills the ball home to make this even more of an uphill challenge for the Lionesses.
Goal – Sara Dabritz (Germany)
Penalty to Germany
England 2-3 Germany
68. As both sides ring the changes, England force a corner.
The Lionesses need to show their attacking roar a bit more here.
Berger comes to punch the corner clear and the visitors manage to clear their lines.
Credit: Getty England 2-3 Germany
64. It would be quite ironic if this half ends goalless.
Germany are starting to turn the screw more and more.
This time it is Rauch who drills a shot at goal but Hampton tips it over the bar.
England 2-3 Germany
60. Big chance for Germany to extend their lead.
Some brilliant play by Brand on the right, checking inside with the goal at her mercy.
Hampton gets down well to save at the near post to deny her.
England 2-3 Germany
56. This is certainly not a game for defensive coaches to brag about.
However, it sure is entertaining.
It is almost like Man Utd have offered to coach both teams in the preparation for this game.
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52. Germany almost doubled their lead.
As England struggled to clear their linesm the ball broke to Brand at the back post.
She drilled the ball into the back of the net but fortunately for the hosts the assistant immediately raised her flag for offside.
England 2-3 Germany
48. Toone has been replaced by Park at the interval.
For the visitors, Rauch has replaced Linder and Cerci comes on for Hoffmann.
It has been a cagey start to the second half so far, neither side able to get a grip on the game.
Kick-off: England 2-3 Germany
We are back underway at Wembley.
It has been a goal-fest so far.
England get the second half started.
HT: England 2-3 Germany
The fans will be hoping for more of the same in the second half.
Most of Wembley was stunned to see the Lionesses 3-0 down at home but they have clawed their way back into this one.
What a second half we have in store from what we have seen so far.
HT: England 2-3 Germany
The referee brings an entertaining half to a close.
Germany have a slender lead after making a jaw-dropping start to this game.
Both managers will have a lot to say in the interval.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
