Germany (4-2-3-1)
Manuel Neuer Sensational save denied Kane an equaliser and rendered his earlier error, which the England captain did not punish, a distant memory. 7
Lukas Klostermann Might have expected a tougher night against Sterling but stood up to the challenge well and was rarely outdone for speed or ingenuity. 6
Antonio Rüdiger Made a couple of well-timed interventions and his raking passes out wide started a number of threatening attacks. 7
Nico Schlotterbeck Clumsy penalty concession marred an otherwise sound night from the new Borussia Dortmund signing, who looked classy on the ball. 6
David Raum Impressive showing from the Hoffenheim left-back, who provided good support on the overlap and dealt well with the threat of Saka. 7
Joshua Kimmich Makes every element of midfield play look easy, including the kind of visionary pass that created Hofmann’s goal. A class apart, in tandem with Gündogan. 8
Ilkay Gündogan Probably the slickest player on the pitch. Classy operator who set a brisk tempo early on and barely wasted a pass all night. 8
Jonas Hofmann First-half strike was correctly disallowed for offside but he produced one that counted soon enough. Just reward for his exploitation of space. 7
Thomas Müller Denied by what turned out to be a crucial Pickford save at 1-0. Movement and combinations customarily clever. 7
Jamal Musiala Showed England what they are missing with some sublime footwork in the first half and was perceptive in possession too. Shot half-chance straight at Pickford. 8
Kai Havertz Intelligent movement pulled England’s defence around and contributed to Hofmann’s strike. Such a graceful player to watch but direct goal threat limited. 7
Substitutes: Werner (for Musiala 65) Pickford was out quickly when his chance for glory arrived, 6; Gnabry (for Hofmann 65) A threat on the counter but could not make an impact, 6; Goretzka (for Müller 76) Arrived as England began to grasp the initiative, 6; Sané (for Gündogan, 83) Too late to make a meaningful contribution, 6.
England (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford Unconvincing behind a stretched defence. Early fumble, iffy distribution and might have done better for goal. Saves from Müller and Werner partly atoned. 5
Kyle Walker The best of England’s starting players. Few chances to shine going forward but his defensive timing and recovery were exceptional. 7
John Stones Largely stood firm at the back and might have fared better in possession if there had been more midfield movement ahead of him. 6
Harry Maguire A shaky night, although made some good clearances. Got lucky with disallowed goal, less so when Havertz dragged him out of position for the one that counted. 5
Kieran Trippier Ran off first-half knock and performed solidly on his wrong side. Hofmann asked questions throughout but he was not the main culprit for Germany’s goal. 6
Declan Rice Kept busy by Germany’s movement, Musiala outfoxing him on one occasion, and struggled to help England progress in possession, but workrate unquestionable. 6
Kalvin Phillips Tried to run off a heavy early knock, but night ended prematurely and he hobbled off to be replaced by Bellingham. 6
Bukayo Saka Flickered into life just before half-time with a shot that was beaten away and another that flew wide, but otherwise a quiet night. 6
Mason Mount Did well to set up Saka for first-half chance and pressed smartly at times, but rarely imposed himself on the game. 6
Raheem Sterling Quiet night for the returning forward, who passed up an early chance to shoot and ballooned over in the second half. 5
Harry Kane Buried the penalty, having been denied brilliantly by Neuer earlier. Also missed golden chance, although it may not have counted, and was not at his sharpest. 6
Substitutes: Bellingham (for Phillips, 14) Dortmund factor meant a hostile reception for the midfielder – some good defensive work but a tough night against fine opponents, 6; Grealish (for Mount, 73) Gave England some badly needed impetus and deserved an assist for Kane, 7; Bowen (for Saka, 80) One fizzing late cross almost produced an equaliser, 6.
