• GERMANY RATINGS: Manuel Neuer 7 - Made one incredible stop, maybe slightly lucky in terms of it pinging off his hip, when he got himself across his goal to deny Harry Kane with 15 minutes to go. Looked comfortable for the most part, more so than some outfield players while in possession. AP
    GERMANY RATINGS: Manuel Neuer 7 - Made one incredible stop, maybe slightly lucky in terms of it pinging off his hip, when he got himself across his goal to deny Harry Kane with 15 minutes to go. Looked comfortable for the most part, more so than some outfield players while in possession. AP
  • Lukas Klostermann 6 - The RB Leipzig man looked comfortable defending against Sterling and Kane and covered well when others were caught out of possession. EPA
    Lukas Klostermann 6 - The RB Leipzig man looked comfortable defending against Sterling and Kane and covered well when others were caught out of possession. EPA
  • Antonio Rudiger 6 - The Real Madrid signing made some good blocks and interceptions, many of the things he did well for Chelsea, but doesn’t always look comfortable in possession. Did enough to limit most of England’s chances to shots from distance, so did his job. Reuters
    Antonio Rudiger 6 - The Real Madrid signing made some good blocks and interceptions, many of the things he did well for Chelsea, but doesn’t always look comfortable in possession. Did enough to limit most of England’s chances to shots from distance, so did his job. Reuters
  • Nico Schlotterbeck 6 - Dortmund’s new signing accidentally came together with Kane with six minutes remaining and conceded the penalty that gave England the equaliser. Defended well against Kane for the most part and limited the Tottenham man to half chances, but didn’t use the ball particularly well. EPA
    Nico Schlotterbeck 6 - Dortmund’s new signing accidentally came together with Kane with six minutes remaining and conceded the penalty that gave England the equaliser. Defended well against Kane for the most part and limited the Tottenham man to half chances, but didn’t use the ball particularly well. EPA
  • Jonas Hofmann 8 - The midfielder received a pass from Kimmich a couple of yards inside the England penalty area, controlled and swivelled all in one movement before smashing the ball past Pickford. Caused England’s defenders problems all night with his well timed forward runs from midfield. Getty Images
    Jonas Hofmann 8 - The midfielder received a pass from Kimmich a couple of yards inside the England penalty area, controlled and swivelled all in one movement before smashing the ball past Pickford. Caused England’s defenders problems all night with his well timed forward runs from midfield. Getty Images
  • Joshua Kimmich 7 - Played the decisive pass for the goal when he zipped the ball into Hofmann’s feet. A high energy display showcasing his pressing ability to stifle Rice and Belllingham in the England midfield. PA
    Joshua Kimmich 7 - Played the decisive pass for the goal when he zipped the ball into Hofmann’s feet. A high energy display showcasing his pressing ability to stifle Rice and Belllingham in the England midfield. PA
  • Ilkay Gundogan 6 - A quiet night for the Manchester City schemer, but still kept the play ticking over in the German midfield and continually tested the full-backs by attempting to slide balls up the inside of Trippier and Walker. PA
    Ilkay Gundogan 6 - A quiet night for the Manchester City schemer, but still kept the play ticking over in the German midfield and continually tested the full-backs by attempting to slide balls up the inside of Trippier and Walker. PA
  • David Raum 7 - Worked well with Musiala as Germany created problems for England down that side. Lovely cross that he stood up to the back post for a Havertz chance in the first half. AP Photo
    David Raum 7 - Worked well with Musiala as Germany created problems for England down that side. Lovely cross that he stood up to the back post for a Havertz chance in the first half. AP Photo
  • Thomas Muller 6 - A quiet night by his standards, but still showed enough quality to cause England concern when he got on the ball in the attacking third. Reuters
    Thomas Muller 6 - A quiet night by his standards, but still showed enough quality to cause England concern when he got on the ball in the attacking third. Reuters
  • Jamal Musiala 8 - Stung Pickford's hands with a solid strike in the first minute as Germany signalled their intent early on. The Bayern Munich winger had a willingness to drive at the visitors and produced an end product with multiple shots and crosses. Man of the match. EPA
    Jamal Musiala 8 - Stung Pickford's hands with a solid strike in the first minute as Germany signalled their intent early on. The Bayern Munich winger had a willingness to drive at the visitors and produced an end product with multiple shots and crosses. Man of the match. EPA
  • Kai Havertz 7 - Should’ve done better with a header when he rose above Kieran Trippier at the back post 10 minutes before half time. Overall though, did enough to cause Maguire and Stones plenty of problems. EPA
    Kai Havertz 7 - Should’ve done better with a header when he rose above Kieran Trippier at the back post 10 minutes before half time. Overall though, did enough to cause Maguire and Stones plenty of problems. EPA
  • SUBS: Serge Gnarby 5 - The Bayern Munich winger who could be on his way to Arsenal replaced goalscorer Hofmann on 65 mins. Reuters
    SUBS: Serge Gnarby 5 - The Bayern Munich winger who could be on his way to Arsenal replaced goalscorer Hofmann on 65 mins. Reuters
  • Timo Werner 5 - Came on for Jamal Musiala with 25 minutes to go. The Chelsea man looked lively and caused England some problems down that right hand side. EPA
    Timo Werner 5 - Came on for Jamal Musiala with 25 minutes to go. The Chelsea man looked lively and caused England some problems down that right hand side. EPA
  • Leon Goretzka N/A - Replaced Muller on 76 minutes and almost got in on a couple of occasions. EPA
    Leon Goretzka N/A - Replaced Muller on 76 minutes and almost got in on a couple of occasions. EPA
  • Leroy Sane N/A - On for Gundogan with seven minutes remaining. Had a couple of runs as Germany pushed for the winner. Getty
    Leroy Sane N/A - On for Gundogan with seven minutes remaining. Had a couple of runs as Germany pushed for the winner. Getty
  • ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 4 - Got a hand to Hofmann’s strike which was straight at him, but somehow almost dived out of the way and couldn’t keep it out. Good stop at the near post from Muller, but also a save you’d expect a goalkeeper to make. Did well to deny Werner on the counter. Shouted a lot. Action Images
    ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 4 - Got a hand to Hofmann’s strike which was straight at him, but somehow almost dived out of the way and couldn’t keep it out. Good stop at the near post from Muller, but also a save you’d expect a goalkeeper to make. Did well to deny Werner on the counter. Shouted a lot. Action Images
  • Kyle Walker 6 - Vital piece of defending after only two minutes when got in front of Musiala at the back post and somehow flicked the ball over his own cross bar from a yard out. Defended well apart from suspect positioning for the goal when he should’ve recognised the danger. Getty Images
    Kyle Walker 6 - Vital piece of defending after only two minutes when got in front of Musiala at the back post and somehow flicked the ball over his own cross bar from a yard out. Defended well apart from suspect positioning for the goal when he should’ve recognised the danger. Getty Images
  • John Stones 5 - Did OK. Didn’t make any glaring errors, but didn’t really assert himself on the match either. Reuters
    John Stones 5 - Did OK. Didn’t make any glaring errors, but didn’t really assert himself on the match either. Reuters
  • Harry Maguire 3 - The Manchester United defender got lucky in the first half when he got himself tangled up with Havertz and the ball bounced through to Hofmann who was in an offside position. Posted missing for Hofmann’s goal when he inexplicably wandered out of position. Reuters
    Harry Maguire 3 - The Manchester United defender got lucky in the first half when he got himself tangled up with Havertz and the ball bounced through to Hofmann who was in an offside position. Posted missing for Hofmann’s goal when he inexplicably wandered out of position. Reuters
  • Kieran Trippier 6 - Did just enough to deny Havertz’s opening the scoring with a header at the far post when the Chelsea striker looked to have the leverage and momentum as he rose above the Newcastle United defender. He also made some timely recovery challenges and interceptions as Germany tried to slide balls between himself and Maguire down England’s left hand side. AFP
    Kieran Trippier 6 - Did just enough to deny Havertz’s opening the scoring with a header at the far post when the Chelsea striker looked to have the leverage and momentum as he rose above the Newcastle United defender. He also made some timely recovery challenges and interceptions as Germany tried to slide balls between himself and Maguire down England’s left hand side. AFP
  • Declan Rice 5 - Made a bad decision to vacate his slot in front of the defence as Germany attacked for their goal, which had a knock on effect for Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker’s equally poor decisions thereafter. The West Ham skipper worked tirelessly as always and had a better second half, but didn’t really click with Bellingham in the England engine room. AP Photo
    Declan Rice 5 - Made a bad decision to vacate his slot in front of the defence as Germany attacked for their goal, which had a knock on effect for Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker’s equally poor decisions thereafter. The West Ham skipper worked tirelessly as always and had a better second half, but didn’t really click with Bellingham in the England engine room. AP Photo
  • Kalvin Phillips N/A - It’s been an injury riddled season for the Leeds midfielder, and unfortunately, he didn’t last a quarter-of-an-hour here after sustaining an injury in an accidental clash with Schlotterbeck. Replaced by Jude Bellingham. Reuters
    Kalvin Phillips N/A - It’s been an injury riddled season for the Leeds midfielder, and unfortunately, he didn’t last a quarter-of-an-hour here after sustaining an injury in an accidental clash with Schlotterbeck. Replaced by Jude Bellingham. Reuters
  • Bukayo Saka 5 - Showed good feet to make half a yard on the right to unleash in a fierce strike which Neuer dealt with well. England's best and only chance of the first half was followed minutes later when the Arsenal man cut in from the right and had Neuer scrambling to cover a powerful curling left foot effort from the edge of the box. Reuters
    Bukayo Saka 5 - Showed good feet to make half a yard on the right to unleash in a fierce strike which Neuer dealt with well. England's best and only chance of the first half was followed minutes later when the Arsenal man cut in from the right and had Neuer scrambling to cover a powerful curling left foot effort from the edge of the box. Reuters
  • Mason Mount 6 - Forgot the Chelsea midfielder was on the pitch until he slid in Saka for a near post strike. Tested Neuer from distance just after the England goal, but the Bayern Munich stopper dived to his right to make a good save. Was more involved and looked dangerous early in the second half as he tried to take a hold of the gam. Getty Images
    Mason Mount 6 - Forgot the Chelsea midfielder was on the pitch until he slid in Saka for a near post strike. Tested Neuer from distance just after the England goal, but the Bayern Munich stopper dived to his right to make a good save. Was more involved and looked dangerous early in the second half as he tried to take a hold of the gam. Getty Images
  • Raheem Sterling 4 - A quiet night for the Manchester City forward and he was replaced by Bowen with 10 minutes remaining. He didn’t do much to affect the game for the 80 odd minutes he was on the pitch. PA
    Raheem Sterling 4 - A quiet night for the Manchester City forward and he was replaced by Bowen with 10 minutes remaining. He didn’t do much to affect the game for the 80 odd minutes he was on the pitch. PA
  • Harry Kane 6 - Got a bit lucky when he felt Schlotterbeck’s contact for the penalty and VAR asked referee Carlos del Cerro Grande to take another look. Dispatched the spot kick, sending Manuel Neuer the wrong way for his 50th international goal. EPA
    Harry Kane 6 - Got a bit lucky when he felt Schlotterbeck’s contact for the penalty and VAR asked referee Carlos del Cerro Grande to take another look. Dispatched the spot kick, sending Manuel Neuer the wrong way for his 50th international goal. EPA
  • SUBS: Jude Bellingham 6 - Replaced the injured Kalvin Philips after 14 minutes. Gave possession away far too easily and on too many occasions and was unable to play the simple pass. AFP
    SUBS: Jude Bellingham 6 - Replaced the injured Kalvin Philips after 14 minutes. Gave possession away far too easily and on too many occasions and was unable to play the simple pass. AFP
  • Jack Grealish 6 - Initiated a bit of a momentum shift when he came on for Mason Mount on 73 minutes. The City schemer injected some positivity into another flat English display, creating chances with positive runs and dangerous balls into the Germany penalty area. Getty
    Jack Grealish 6 - Initiated a bit of a momentum shift when he came on for Mason Mount on 73 minutes. The City schemer injected some positivity into another flat English display, creating chances with positive runs and dangerous balls into the Germany penalty area. Getty
  • Jarrod Bowen 6 - Replaced Sterling with 10 minutes remaining. Looked lively and rifled an excellent ball across the face of the German six yard box that was just begging to be put away. EPA
    Jarrod Bowen 6 - Replaced Sterling with 10 minutes remaining. Looked lively and rifled an excellent ball across the face of the German six yard box that was just begging to be put away. EPA

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Germany vs England player ratings: Musiala 8, Neuer 7; Maguire 3, Kane 6

Kane's 50th international goal cancels out Hofmann's effort as England earn 1-1 Nations League draw

Craig Easton

June 08, 2022

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England were spared a second successive Uefa Nations League defeat as Harry Kane's 50th goal for his country, a coolly-taken late penalty, salvaged a 1-1 draw away to Germany on Tuesday.

Germany deservedly led through Jonas Hofmann's 50th-minute effort but were unable to finish England off and Kane levelled in the 88th minute after being tripped in the area.

After suffering a first defeat by Hungary for 60 years on Saturday in their opening League A, Group Three fixture, England fielded an experienced lineup in a noisy Allianz Arena but were second best for much of the clash.

Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Hofmann had the ball in the England net early on as Germany dominated but an offside flag cut short his celebrations.

He was not to be denied though and he beat Jordan Pickford with a powerful, slightly-deflected shot from the edge of the penalty area five minutes after the interval.

Despite a rather laboured performance, England had their chances with Bukayo Saka inches away in first-half stoppage time and Mason Mount and Harry Kane both denied by Germany keeper Manuel Neuer as England sought a leveller.

Updated: June 08, 2022, 7:40 AM
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