Prior to the game, England's team selection was leaked to the media, leading to criticism from Keegan.

England centre-back Gareth Southgate was unusually played in a defensive midfield position ahead of Paul Ince and Dennis Wise.

It came from a free kick awarded for a foul on Michael Ballack by Paul Scholes 30 yards from goal.

[4] German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn saved shots from Andy Cole and England captain Tony Adams in the first half and a David Beckham free kick in the second.

England's David Seaman, who some had blamed for the first goal, saved a shot by Mehmet Scholl on 52 minutes.