Friendly: England hits hard in Germany – The Équipe.fr

Those who smiled when Joachim Löw spoke of England as a favorite to the Euro must have changed its face. Since the English won on the field of German world champions this Saturday night, while they nevertheless lost 0-2 at the time of the game (3-2 final score). Diminished, these two teams have fished defensively to turn. The English rearguard showed few signs of restlessness especially in the first period when Clyne covered Gomez, whose aim was unfairly denied a position for offside. But the experienced striker Besiktas has nonetheless offered his directorial debut with the selection for almost four years (57) to aggravate a score that had been opened by a long shot from Kroos (43).

But this England team composed largely of fighters from Tottenham has the same mindset as the Spurs. Impressive for months, Kane (61) and Vardy, Leicester gem that had just made its entrance (74th) equalized thirteen minutes from beautiful way ( see also ). Man the English side game, Delle Alli missed a huge opportunity in the 84th on a pass from Kane. It is ultimately their London teammate Dier, at fault on the goal Kroos, who offered a prestigious success of the head, after a corner Henderson (90 + 1). This young English team (161 caps in total at kickoff against 472 for Germany) promises!

Apostle of the beautiful game, the late Johan Cruyff received superb technical homage to the Berlin field during this duel. Kroos in particular opened the scoring from a distance, a beautiful floating shot from the left. But the English goals were even more beautiful. Kane has mystified the home defense, turning in the area before crossing shot from the right close to the post. Then the incoming Vardy equalized heel behind his standing leg, a pass Clyne. Great show.