Germany’s last competitive fixtures before the World Cup are over following a 3-3 draw with England in London. With it came a humble reminder that Germany's World Cup aspirations must be tempered with realism.
Germany failed to convince they are tournament-ready, as Flick’s tinkering reveals he is still unsure of his best team. Outsung, outwitted, and outgunned, they fell to their first defeat since he took over.
Jonas Hofmann scored again for Germany, who drew a fourth straight game 1-1, this time in Budapest against Hungary. The game is the latest in the end-of-season Nations League fixtures.
Germany deserved more from their draw with England in the Nations League. With seven changes from the draw in Italy, they finally played 'Flick football' against a big team.- but a breakthrough win still eludes them.
Germany's thorough, if labored, victory over Portugal is a massive step towards World Cup qualification. But what does it say about their prospects at this summer's European Championship?