Reaction
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Football Association issues life bans to Nazi salute England fans
The Football Association confirms that it has issued lifetime bans to England fans for the first time after two supporters' club members made Nazi gestures in Germany.
Jun 7, 21:57
![England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014 England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Football Association chairman slams "disrespectful" England fans
Football Association chairman Greg Clarke hits out at the supporters responsible for marring England's meeting against Germany with derogatory chants from the stands.
Mar 23, 17:19
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Adam Lallana: 'Change in formation worked well for England'
England midfielder Adam Lallana hopes to see the 3-4-3 system used against Germany implemented again in the future, claiming that it 'could be the way forward'.
Mar 23, 16:57
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Gareth Southgate: 'Three-man defence a good fit for England'
England boss Gareth Southgate praises his players for adapting to a new formation against Germany.
Mar 22, 22:54
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Gary Cahill: 'England had the chances to beat Germany'
England defender Gary Cahill claims that his side would have beaten Germany in Dortmund had they been more clinical in front of goal.
Mar 22, 22:12
The Match
Match Report
Lukas Podolski marks his 130th and final international appearance with a stunning goal to fire Germany to a 1-0 win over England in Dortmund.
Live Commentary
Relive Germany's 1-0 win over England as Lukas Podolski marks his 130th and final international appearance with a stunning winning goal in Dortmund.
Team News
Manager Gareth Southgate hands an England debut to Burnley defender Michael Keane in the friendly international with Germany in Dortmund.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the international friendly between Germany and England in Dortmund.
Head to Head
Mar 26, 2016 7.45pm
International Friendlies
Germany
2-3
England
Nov 19, 2013 8pm
International Friendlies
England
0-1
Germany
Jun 27, 2010 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016 Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Shkodran Mustafi: 'John Stones is a classy player'
Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi describes England counterpart John Stones as a "classy player" ahead of the friendly international between the two nations.
Mar 22, 16:36
![Joe Hart in action during England training on October 4, 2016 Joe Hart in action during England training on October 4, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jens Lehmann: 'Joe Hart is not world class'
Former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says that England stopper Joe Hart has not developed into a world-class number one.
Mar 22, 16:22
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Michael Keane, Jake Livermore to start for England?
England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to use a 3-4-3 formation against Germany, handing a debut to Michael Keane and first international start to Jake Livermore.
Mar 22, 14:58
![England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England to assess Raheem Sterling ahead of Germany match
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that he is unsure whether or not Raheem Sterling will be fit to face Germany in Dortmund on Wednesday night.
Mar 21, 21:23
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Gareth Southgate reveals Phil Jones toe injury
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Phil Jones was forced to withdraw from the squad to face Germany and Lithuania due to a toe injury.
Mar 21, 20:23
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Gareth Southgate: 'England need German mentality'
England manager Gareth Southgate calls on his side to change their ways if they are to enjoy success on the international stage again.
Mar 21, 20:00
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Gary Cahill to captain England against Germany
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Gary Cahill will captain his country for their friendly against world champions Germany in Dortmund.
Mar 21, 19:45
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Phil Jones released from England squad
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is released from the England squad after suffering an injury during training.
Mar 21, 14:58
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Lukas Podolski to captain Germany against England
Germany coach Joachim Low hands Lukas Podolski the captain's armband for the friendly with England as the striker features in his final international fixture.
Mar 21, 13:25
![Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling trains away from rest of England squad
Raheem Sterling reportedly trains away from the rest of his England teammates ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Germany.
Mar 21, 12:32
![Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with FC Basel at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016 Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with FC Basel at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mesut Ozil ruled out of Germany's friendly against England due to injury
Germany boss Joachim Low confirms that Mesut Ozil will miss Wednesday's international friendly against England due to a hamstring injury.
Mar 21, 12:14
![Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jermain Defoe: 'Gareth Southgate has always impressed me'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says that he has always been impressed by Gareth Southgate, both as a player and during his managerial career.
Mar 20, 15:28
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Jermain Defoe: 'Being senior England player is strange'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe acknowledges that it feels "strange" to be seen as one of England's senior players after his recall to the national team.
Mar 20, 15:13
![James Ward-Prowse in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016 James Ward-Prowse in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Ward-Prowse: 'Gareth Southgate best man for England job'
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse says that manager Gareth Southgate is the perfect fit for the England job.
Mar 20, 14:42
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James Ward-Prowse: 'England call-up always a target'
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse acknowledges that receiving a call-up to the England senior squad has always been his target.
Mar 20, 14:27