Harry Kane (front R) of England celebrates his goal during the League A Group 3 match against Germany at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
LONDON, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- England came from 2-0 down to draw 3-3 with Germany in their UEFA Nations League at London's Wembley Stadium on Monday.
England even had hopes of a dramatic comeback win as Harry Kane's penalty put them 3-2 ahead in the 83rd minute, but goalkeeper Nick Pope's mistake later cost the hosts the victory.
After a goalless first half, Germany made the breakthrough as Harry Maguire brought down Jamal Musiala to concede a penalty which Ilkay Gundogan converted, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead seven minutes after half-time.
German striker Kai Havertz, who plays for Premier League side Chelsea, then curled in an impressive effort into the far corner in the 67th minute.
England showed resilience and were sharp in counterattacks. Manchester United defender Luke Shaw pulled one back for the hosts in the 72nd minute and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount stroke the ball home three minutes later.
England took the lead in the 83rd minute with Kane's penalty after Nico Schlotterbeck had fouled Jude Bellingham.
But Havertz managed to score again four minutes later, tapping home after Pope had failed to hold onto a strike from Serge Gnabry.
England are already relegated from Nations League Group A3 after losing to Italy last Friday. The Three Lions have now finished their six group matches without a win. ■
Harry Kane (front) of England scores a penalty during the League A Group 3 match against Germany at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Ilkay Gundogan (1st L) of Germany celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the League A Group 3 match against England at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Harry Kane (2nd R) of England celebrates his goal with teammates during the League A Group 3 match against Germany at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Harry Kane of England reacts after the League A Group 3 match against Germany at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Players of England communicate with the referee (2nd L) during the League A Group 3 match against Germany at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Kai Havertz (R) celebrates his goal during the League A Group 3 match against England at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Kai Havertz of Germany scores his goal during the League A Group 3 match against England at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
Ilkay Gundogan (2nd R) of Germany scores a penalty during the League A Group 3 match against England at the 2022 UEFA Nations League in London, Britain, Sept. 26, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
