Harry Kane saved England’s national football team from a complete false start in the UEFA Nations League in Munich and saved an ultimately fair 1-1 (0-0) draw against Germany. In the 88th minute, the captain converted the penalty that had been awarded after Nico Schlotterbeck touched him in the penalty area and then video evidence.
It was Kane’s 40th international goal, bringing the 28-year-old level with the legendary Bobby Charlton. Jonas Hofmann (Mönchengladbach) had previously put the DFB team, which had improved since the 1-1 draw against Italy in Bologna, into the lead (50′).
The Brits were tricked with their first set, ten of the eleven players who eliminated Germany 2-0 in the EURO round of 16 at Wembley in June 2021 should do the trick. Mind you with a final show of strength. England, World Cup semi-finalists in 2018 and European runners-up in 2021, revealed weaknesses, as they did in the 0-1 draw in Hungary on Saturday.
The performance was sluggish until just before the half-time whistle, the pace manageable. Only with the deficit came the momentum that has so often distinguished Gareth Southgate’s team. 1A was definitely the kneeling before kick-off as a clear sign of protest against racism. A gesture that the Germans, who incidentally wore the smart EURO kit collection of the women’s national football team, sympathetically joined.
Applause from 70,000 fans and thus the contrast program to the performance of the English in Budapest, where a concert of whistles rained down on them. “We will not stop getting on our knees to educate people around the world and raise awareness,” Southgate said steadfastly.
Hansi Flick remains undefeated
The vest of his opponent Hansi Flick, who has not yet lost after eleven international matches as DFB national coach, is also consistently white. Not least thanks to Jamal Musiala. The 19-year-old Bayern youngster, who kicked for England’s U21 side but then opted for Germany, left his mark on the match. Thomas Müller failed to goalie Jordan Pickford (70th), ditto “Joker” Timo Werner (74th).
On the other hand, Kane chased the ball into Munich’s night sky (26′), Manuel Neuer skilfully cleared against Bukayo Saka (45’+1′), Mason Mount (53′) and in extremis against Kane (76′). European champions Italy retained the upper hand in Group 3 of League A in Cesena against Hungary 2-1 (2-0) and took the lead in the table.
Source: Nachrichten
