UEFA Nations League: Reaction to a Classic Germany vs England Encounter a Mixed Bag as Old Foes Draw

UEFA Nations League: Reaction to a Classic Germany vs England Encounter a Mixed Bag as Old Foes Draw

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
  • Until-the-end-of-time rivals Germany and England played out a gripping 1-1 draw in the UEFA Nations League
  • Jonas Hofmann opened the scoring for the hosts in the 50th minute, before Harry Kane equalised for the visitors in the 88th minute
  • The result split the world of football as Der Mannschaft could not avenge their Euro 2020 elimination by the Three Lions

Germany and England did not disappoint in their UEFA Nations League A Group 3 match at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Both the great rivals had to settle for a riveting 1-1 draw in another classic. Jonas Hofmann opened the scoring for the hosts in the 50th minute, before Harry Kane equalised for the visitors in the 88th minute.

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Germany and old foes England did not disappoint in the UEFA Nations League.
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The result left England rooted in fourth place with one point, Germany in third with two, Hungary in second with three points and European champions Italy in first on four points in the Group of Death.

@kevpar23 said:

"England looked tired and lacked composure. Bellingham is an unreal player."

@JustCrac said:

"England are awful to watch. Tactically setup to not concede which means zero positives going forward. Saka isn’t deserving of a starting spot and you don’t need to play Phillips he’s been poor this season and injured most of it!!!"

Kierian Trippier, on his 50th appearance for England, said to Sky Sport:

"I'm privileged to play with him for club and country, 50 goals is incredible he's a top pro"

@Birdiex94x said:

"A missed opportunity?"

idnlending.com reported:

"Great game by Germany marred by awful refereeing. The Germans had England’s number all game and should’ve scored more to be honest. A draw is really harsh on the team."

@ManuelVeth said:

"Although Germany has improved significantly under Flick sense is this team is still a work in progress"

@BCAFCBH said:

"Horrible game of Football and we made hard work of it, but a late equaliser against the Germans will always be sweet. Good to have something to show from two tough away games, onto Wolves now! #englandaway"

UEFA Nations League: Harry Kane rescues a point for England against Germany

Harry Kane cancelled out Jonas Hoffman's goal to move to within three goals of breaking Wayne Rooney's record.

As reported by Sports Brief, the England captain was on target as his side fought from a goal down to rescue a point from the Allianz Arena.

With both sides looking for their first victories in the competition, it took no time for warning shots to be sounded as the game began with some high end to end action.

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