England lost 1-0 to Germany through Lukas Podoski's long range brilliant strike in the international friendly played yesterday at Dortmund, Germany. Podolski's spectacular second-half winner provided a fitting farewell to his Germany career in Dortmund.
Podolski's belting goal was outstanding because it was the winning goal and last goal in his last match for Germany in an enjoyable match against an impressive England
England's Jamie Vardy was the first to have a real sniff at goal and might have had a penalty early on had it not looked so much like he jumped into goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen upon touching the ball out of reach.
That was just the beginning of a very promising start from the visiting side, who were having some success in their blue away kit and firmly tested the Germans with a series of close shaves inside the hosts' half.
Gareth Southgate’s first game in charge after being appointed England’s permanent manager ended in defeat, a loss inflicted by Lukas Podolski who scored his 49th and final goal as he retired from international football.
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International Friendlies: Germany beat England 1-0, Podoski's belting goal was the difference
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