For England, this goal from Kane from the penalty spot in the 87th minute, responding to Jonas Hofmann's opener (51st), will avoid a delicate hangover.

On Saturday, Hungary ended a record 22 game unbeaten streak in regulation time for the Three Lions, and a second straight loss would inevitably have been a bad one.

Germany, for its part, remains undefeated in eleven matches since the arrival of Hansi Flick on the bench after the Euro.

But the Mannschaft, which has beaten eight second-tier teams, also remains on three consecutive 1-1 draws against major footballing nations, the Netherlands, Italy and therefore England.

In any case, the spectators at the Allianz Arena in Munich attended a very pleasant game, despite the tight score, largely due to the exploits of the two goalkeepers, Jordan Pickford for England and Manuel Neuer, author of two saves. alien for Germany ahead of Bukayo Saka (45th + 3) then Harry Kane (76th).

Caught by the VAR

Compared to the team that had stalled against Italy (1-1), German coach Hansi Flick had replaced seven players, including attacking stars Serge Gnabry and Timo Werner.

His counterpart Gareth Southgate made five changes after the defeat in Budapest (1-0), notably starting Raheem Sterling and leaving Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench.

Both teams clearly had an obligation to redeem themselves after their missteps on Saturday.

For the Germans, it was about showing character, putting combat and intensity back into their game.

The English, on the other hand, had to prove that their defeat in Budapest was only an accident.

"We want to continue to be a top team in the world," Southgate said before facing Germany.

The game started at full speed, with a shot from Kai Havertz stopped by Jordan Pickford in the first minute, and a response from Harry Kane, this time stopped by Manuel Neuer, five minutes later.

The tone was set, and the pace never dropped.

In the 24th minute, Jonas Hofmann launched in depth deceived the English goalkeeper for the first time, but the VAR caught him in extremis, at the limit of offside, to cancel the goal.

Foul on Kane

Hofmann, unearthed by coach Hansi Flick at Borussia Mönchengladbach, finally unlocked the counter in the 51st minute.

Well served with his back to goal in the area by Joshua Kimmich, he pivoted and beat Pickford with a tight shot (1-0).

The sequel was again a story of guardians.

Neuer saved his side at least twice, but Pickford rose to the occasion, successively discouraging Thomas Müller (70th) and Timo Werner (75th), entered as joker.

A foul by Nico Schlotterbeck in the area on Harry Kane, confirmed by the VAR at the very end of the match, offered the brilliant Englishman the opportunity to snatch a draw, which ultimately reflects the face of the game rather honestly.

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