The German national soccer team did not get beyond a 1-1 draw against England in the Nations League. The eleven of national coach Hansi Flick presented themselves as enthusiastic and even led through the goal of Jonas Hofmann until the final phase. But Harry Kane equalized with a penalty for the Three Lions. The press comments on the international classic:
Germany
kicker: “Kane mercilessly from the point: England snatched victory from Germany. After the 1-1 draw against Italy, the German national team also drew 1-1 from England. In an entertaining game with numerous scoring chances, the DFB selection gave the victory shortly before the end out of hand.”
RTL: “‘Extremely stupid’: Late England penalty prevents the DFB team from winning. The German national football team missed revenge on England for the round of 16 knockout at the European Championship last year: In Munich, the DFB team split up in UEFA Nations League by the ‘Three Lions’ with 1: 1 (0: 0) and under national coach Hansi Flick has to wait for a win against a ‘big one’.”
n-tv: “‘Stupid action’ spoils the national coach’s premiere. After the Netherlands and Italy, Hansi Flick also remains without a win against England. Nevertheless, the national coach is very happy with the performance of the DFB team in the Nations League. Only one mistake in the final phase spoils it Balance of the encouraging evening.”
Southgerman newspaper: “A completely different 1-1. The German team is much more lively against England than against Italy. In the end, it’s not enough to win against a so-called big player – but the strengths of the team are showing.”
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: “Late penalty goal messes up success. Hard or hearty, that was a fine line on Tuesday evening. But also one that guaranteed high tension and the best entertainment between Germany and England, football’s favorite rivals. That from a German perspective at the end of a passionate, sometimes thrilling The game was only 1-1, but then it was an annoyance for Hansi Flick and his team.”
The mirror: “Hofmann’s goal wasn’t enough to win. For a long time it looked like a win for Germany. Jonas Hofmann had put the team ahead on an improved performance by the German team – but Harry Kane came on shortly before the end.”
England
DailyMail: “Harry Kane’s late penalty saves Gareth Southgate’s side a point in the Nations League as they avoid a second consecutive defeat after Jonas Hofmann’s opener in Munich.”
BBC: “Harry Kane’s late penalty gave England a Nations League draw in Germany while he is only the second man to score 50 goals for his country.”
The Independent: “Harry Kane’s late penalty puts England to a draw in the Nations League in Germany. England get away with a point but also get a lot to think about. Harry Kane scores his 50th international goal with a controversial late penalty to clinch a 1 Securing a 1-1 draw against Germany, which Gareth Southgate’s side probably didn’t deserve.”
Mirrors: “Kane saves England. England struggle against Germany. Kane’s late penalty saves the day.”
Daily Stars: “England salvaged a dramatic late draw against rivals Germany thanks to a late penalty from Harry Kane. The Tottenham striker had an opportunity to equalize after a VAR check with three minutes from time and cleaned from the penalty spot.”
The Guardians: “Harry Kane’s penalty saves England the Nations League point in Germany. The Nations League season seemed to be giving Gareth Southgate and England a headache. The idea was to react to Saturday’s 0-1 draw in Hungary, but England fell behind early in the second half through Jonas Hofmann’s goal. It was Germany who showed confidence in possession, testing Southgate’s four-man back and making them look shaky.”