England Beat Germany In Berlin

Germany 1-2 England

In the absence of some of their regular players, through injury, England triumphed over a lack lustre German side, and thoroughly deserved their victory.

This made it five wins in a row for England manager Fabio Capello, and he is in danger of becoming popular, even with the often critical English press. Not everybody would have agreed with the team he selected on this occasion, but they did their job well. That is good for Capello, and good for the team as it ensures that there is increasing competition between players to be included in the squad, and fewer automatic choices.

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Up front Gabriel Agbonlahor and Jermain Defoe, linked well from the start, and were constantly threatening. Downing and Wright-Phillips, were busy creating problems down the wings, that the home side were finding it difficult to handle. Carrick, on his debut, was very strong in midfield, and for much of the game England were in charge.

After 24 minutes, the Germans succumbed to the pressure, and Upson was able to slide home a loose ball in a goal mouth scramble. Although they tried to retaliate David James was up to the task, and at the interval England were in front, but it was still all to play for.

Darren Bent replaced Defoe, who had taken a knock, and should have put England two up but slipped up when he seemed certain to score. It could have been a costly mistake, because at the other end John Terry, and substitute keeper Scot Carson, got into an almighty misunderstanding. It was painful to watch, but not so for Helmes, who took full advantage, with a nutmeg past Carson and onwards into the net. The game was now equal with about two thirds of the time gone.

To their great credit England came back strongly, and it was their captain, John Terry who redeemed himself with a splendid header from Downing's accurate free kick. With 84 minutes gone England were again ahead, and held on, without too much trouble, to secure a notable victory.

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