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Germany national football team
International Friendlies
Mar 22, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
England national football team

1-0

Podolski (69')
FT(HT: 0-0)

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
Round of 16
Germany
4-1
England
Klose (20'), Podolski (32'), Muller (67', 70')
Upson (37')
Build-up
Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016
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
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
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
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 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
Phil Jones of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
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
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
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
England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
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
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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'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
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
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
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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: '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
James Ward-Prowse in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
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
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