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Germany vs England: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what are the latest odds?

Germany vs England team news and latest odds
Germany vs England team news and latest odds

What is it?

It's Germany vs England, an international friendly that, hopefully, will help Gareth Southgate find out who should be in his England squad, first team and future plans.

When is it?

It's on Wednesday March 22.

What time is kick-off?

It's a 19.45 GMT kick-off in Dortmund.

What TV channel is it on?

Mark Pougatch will be presenting live coverage of this clash on ITV 1 and ITV 1 HD from 7.15pm. Alternatively, you can follow the match right here with live updates throughout.

The England team when Jermain Defoe made his debut - where are they now?

What is the latest team news?

England:

England headed to Germany with a fully fit squad after they trained at St George's Park.

Boss Gareth Southgate had no injury worries ahead of the Three Lions flying to Dortmund on Tuesday afternoon.

Raheem Sterling missed the session as he is on his own personal recovery plan following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Sunday, however there were no concerns surrounding him.

Jermain Defoe during the England training session at St George's Park - Credit: Rex
Defoe is back in the England squad and ready for actionCredit: Rex

The winger was the only player absent, with City team-mate John Stones and Liverpool's Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne taking part at Burton and the uncapped James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond also involved.

Jamie Vardy trained with his team-mates the day after revealing he received death threats following Claudio Ranieri's sacking by Leicester last month. The threats followed reports he may have had a part to play in the Italian's exit, which Vardy firmly denies.

The returning Jermain Defoe, who has not played for England since 2013, and West Brom's Jake Livermore, looking for his first cap since 2012, also featured.

Southgate's men took part in a light warm-up before a session of keep-ball at St George's Park as they look to beat Germany for the second time in a year in Wednesday's friendly.

Pick your England team to play Germany

Germany:

Mesut Ozil has withdrawn from Germany's friendly against England in Dortmund, alongside Julian Draxler and Mario Gomez.

Arsenal playmaker Ozil and Paris St Germain forward Draxler have both reported hamstring problems, while Wolfsburg striker Gomez has a groin injury.

Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Champions League match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich - Credit:  BPI/REX/Shutterstock
Mesut Ozil has been struggling with injuries at Arsenal and will not feature for Germany eitherCredit: BPI/REX/Shutterstock

Germany had already confirmed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer would play no part in Wednesday's match at the Westfalenstadion due to a calf complaint.

"Neuer has reported injured, it's the same with Ozil and Draxler," said Germany boss Joachim Low.

"They have minor hamstring injuries but it is too much of a risk to play them. Gomez has a groin injury."

What are they saying?

James Ward-Prowse on Gareth Southgate saying England can be the 'best in the world'

"It was a very powerful message," Southampton's Ward-Prowse, who has played under Southgate at under-21 level, told British media.

"It is one the under-21s have received before (from Southgate) to highlight the highs and lows of a career, and the ambitions that he sees for us.

"We want to establish ourselves as a top team in the world, so it is all about plugging away at those goals and making sure that what we do now stands us in good stead for when we reach major tournaments."

Will England be wearing a new kit?

Well, yes - how did you know?

You can see images of it here.

England's new blue kit - Credit: Nike
England's new blue kitCredit: Nike

What are the odds?

  • Germany win: 8/11

  • England win: 17/4

  • Draw: 29/10

What's our prediction?

Germany to win narrowly, outclassing England. 2-0.

 

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