Grades for Germany against England: Neuer and Musiala strong, BVB star falls

The German national team had the victory against England in mind, in the end it was only enough for a draw in the second endurance test in the Nations League.

The DFB-Elf separated on Tuesday München from the english Team with a 1:1 (0:0). Of the Gladbacher Jonas Hofmann gave the hosts the lead in front of 66,289 spectators in an intense game (51st minute). England captain Harry Kane – he himself had previously been fouled by Nico Schlotterbeck – equalized late with a penalty (88th).

Three days after the 1:1 at European champions Italy it was the second draw for the selection of the German Football Association in the second game of the new season in the Nations League, but for coach Hansi Flick it meant the desired increase in performance. In the group with Italy, the European Championship finalists England and Hungary Germany is in third place with two points.

Germany in the individual criticism: Neuer outstanding

MANUEL NEUER – NOTE 1: With his 54th cap as captain, the keeper overtook Philipp Lahm (53). Had to grab against Kane’s Knaller (7th). Then parried from close range with his right hand against Saka (45th) and again against Kane (76th). At 1: 1 (88th) no chance.

LUKAS KLOSTERMANN – GRADE 4: The Leipzig player gave the right-back – concentrated, as you know from Klostermann. More should have come forward.

ANTONIO RÜDIGER – NOTE 3: Head of the defensive line and also up front: just missed the 1-0 after a corner (3rd). Superior at the back.

NICO SCHLOTTERBECK – NOTE 4: Noticeably good in the early stages, won a lot of duels. Important rescue in the penalty area (55th), but then with the foul against Kane, which led to the penalty. Bitter.

DAVID RAUM – GRADE 3: The offensively strong Hoffenheimer was allowed to start at the back left of the defensive chain. Very dedicated, pressed forward, also with crosses.

Kimmich and Gündogan convince in midfield

JOSHUA KIMMICH – NOTE 2: Awarded National Player of the Year 2021 before the game. Good appearance in the sixth position, harmonized with Gündogan. World-class pass before Hofmann’s 1-0.

ILKAY GUNDOGAN – NOTE 2: The ManCity professional replaced Bayern’s Leon Goretzka in central midfield. Strong runner, always playable, great overview.

JONAS HOFMANN – NOTE 2: Should create more steam and danger on the right than Serge Gnabry did recently. That succeeded! Great cross, Musiala just missed (17th). Unlucky his offside goal didn’t count. But then: After a Kimmich pass, hit hard and precisely to take the lead (51st).

Müller solid, not stopping Musiala

THOMAS MÜLLER – GRADE 3: Called up behind Havertz as a hanging tip, sometimes switched to the wing. This time, however, Müller lacked the effectiveness of his actions. Positive: Fighting a role model. Increased as the game progressed. Checked Pickford (70th).

JAMAL MUSIALA – NOTE 1 A special game for Bayern’s youngster, who was still active for English national teams in his youth. That hurts the Three Lions. Irresistible, almost magical, how Musiala repeatedly solved individual actions with speed and technique. Best field player. Failed with his direct acceptance of Pickford (45th).

KAI HAVERTZ – NOTE 3: The Chelsea striker was in the game straight away, Pickford saved his left-footed shot (2′). Otherwise had trouble putting himself in the limelight. But it was only seldom played.

TIMO WERNER – NOTE 3: Came into play for the outstanding Musiala (65′). Just missed the 2-0 (75th).

SERGE GNABRY – NOTE 3: Replaced the goalscorer Hofmann (65th). Fought hard for every ball.

LEON GORETZKA – WITHOUT NOTE: Arrived too late for a review.

LEROY SANÉ – OHNE NOTE: Arrived too late for a review.

This article was written by Maximilian Koch

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