The German defenders in particular revealed serious weaknesses over 90 minutes in the Nations League game against England. In the second period, however, two German offensives turned up so that it was at least enough for a draw.
Marc-André ter Stegen: The German team is still brilliant in the goalkeeper position. New substitute ter Stegen once again underlined this thesis with a spotless game. Confident in the passing game and quick to react when it mattered. Brilliant in the 25th minute when he came out on top in a one-on-one against Sterling. Blameless for the goals conceded.
Thilo Kehrer: With a lot of respect for his direct opponent Sterling at the beginning. Lots of safety balls because of that. Always got strong when he switched into attacking play from his full-back position. A bit embarrassing, however, when he tried to fall against the plucking Sterling in the middle of the first half and try to get a penalty.
Niklas Sule: Strong in build-up play, good in duels. With problems, however, in the running duels against the English attackers. And because they were repeatedly given counterattack opportunities in the first period due to the static German offensive game, Süle was often required to do precisely this discipline. And always overwhelmed.
Nico Schlotterbeck: Basically the blueprint for Süle. Even a little braver when it comes to switching to the offensive game. But with similar problems as Süle with the British counterattack. In the second half after the 2-0 lead, losing track of English power football. Too slow before the penalty to 2:3.
David Room: The opponents are now aware of the quality of his flanks. Accordingly, space is marked precisely when it is oriented towards the front. That causes problems for him, because he doesn’t have the technical skills to assert himself one-on-one on the outside. So he often had to cross from the half field. And that was rather harmless. Substituted after 68 minutes.
Joshua Kimmich: The Bayern stabilizer would like to play to his well-chosen strengths in defensive behavior. Hardly worked against England because the opponent barricaded himself deep behind and Kimmich simply overplayed with long balls during the fast counterattacks. Offensively, Kimmich just couldn’t think of enough to surprise the English. And in the late exchange of blows, his stability and ball control were lacking.
Ilkay Gundogan: In addition to Kimmich, the boss in the German midfield. Far more imaginative and courageous in passing than his neighbor. But Gündogan didn’t know how to play the German leaders in position either. Because he tried again and again through the center – and then everything was delivered for a long time. Like the colleagues after the 2-0 lead without the necessary overview.
Jonas Hofmann: The Gladbacher was also far less effective than hoped in his offensive position on the right lane. He kept pushing the ball forward – then he ran out of ideas near the opponent’s penalty area. His ball losses were then often used for the English counterattack. Was substituted at half-time.
Jamal Musiala: Strong start from the youngster, who showed himself to be agile and enthusiastic in the first quarter of an hour. His solos always had the potential to break down the English defensive wall. This was also the case before the Germans made it 1-0 when Maguire hit Musiala’s legs in the penalty area.
Leroy Sane: Another pretty screwed up international match for the Bayern attacker. Couldn’t find space for his fast runs, increasingly lost possession, which gave the English the tickets for their counterattacks. And after losing the ball, the uninspired body language is Sane’s biggest problem. Also this evening. Out after 68 minutes.
Kai Havertz: Tried, agile, very agile in the foremost attack position. A good performance by the England legionnaire, who, however, could not find any room for his game for a long time. It got better in the second half. Havertz remained very conspicuous. And scored a dream goal to make it 2-0 before even dusting it off to make it 3-3.
Timo Werner (from the 46th for Hofmann): First frighteningly weak in the end when he stumbled the ball in front of the English keeper in the 50th minute and a little later he shot past the far corner. But then – with more space after the German leadership – with strong preparation for Havertz’ 2-0.
Robin Gosens (from the 68th for space): First went down with colleagues after the 2-0, stabilized in the final minutes.
Serge Gnabry (from 68 for Sane): The next unfortunate appearance of the Bayern striker. Much too hesitant against Saka before the English 2: 2 – ineffective forward. Ray of hope: His long-range shot before the 3:3.
Thomas Müller (from 79th for Musiala): Hardly had any scenes, not to rate.