Harry Kane saves England in Munich

Harry Kane, from a penalty, prevented the defeat on Tuesday of England against Germany in the great classic played at the Allianz-Arena in Munich (1-1). The German fans already he saw in Jonas Hofmann his hero of the night, since a goal from the Borussia Mönchengladbach winger had put Hansi Flick’s team ahead of Gareth Southgate’s team in the 52nd minute. But Kane rescued England in the 88th minute.

Thus, Germany has two draws in this group 3 of League A of the present Nations League (after 1-1 against Italy). England, the draw on Tuesday and the 1-0 defeat against Hungary.

Germany attacked more in the first part of this match of group 3 of League A against an England in whose ranks Kalvin Phillips was injured in the 14th minute, when his ‘tandem’ with Declan Rice, England’s midfielder duo at the last European Championship, had finally returned. Phillips, who was replaced on Tuesday by Jude Bellingham, was injured from December to April.

Kyle Walker was providential for England by clearing Thomas Müller’s shot after 3 minutes. It was in minute 23 when the referee annulled a goal by Hofmann for offside. On the other hand, Jordan Pickford managed to block the ball in a shot by Musiala and earlier Kieran Trippier beat Kai Havertz.

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In minute 26, the first chance for Harry Kane, whose shot went over the crossbar. But the best opportunities for Gareth Southgate’s men in the first period were from Bukayo Saka and in stoppage time: a shot saved by Manuel Neuer and a powerful shot that grazed the post.

It was in minute 51 when Germany took the lead. Joshua Kimmich sent a great pass between the lines to Hofmann and the Borussia Mönchengladbach winger turned and hit a shot. Pickford touched the ball but could not prevent the goal even though he could have done more.

Neuer intervened very well in the 53rd minute so that Mason Mount did not level the scoreboard thanks to a powerful shot. He repeated the Bayern and Germany goalkeeper in the 77th minute to frustrate a great shot by Harry Kane. Between one and the other, it was Pickford who prevented Thomas Müller from scoring in the 70th minute.

England was getting closer to the tie. In minute 84, after a cross from Jarred Bowen, Neuer and Lukas Klostermann managed to anticipate to prevent Jack Grealish from shooting. And in minute 86, after consulting with the VAR, the referee indicated Klostermann’s maximum penalty on Kane. The captain of England did not fail and avoided the second defeat of the ‘pross’ in this Nations League.