International Watch

Both Oxlade and Walcott starting against ROI

England team (v Rep of Ireland): Hart, Johnson, Jagielka, Cahill, Cole, Carrick, Lampard, Walcott, Chamberlain, Rooney, Sturridge

That front four isn't too bad.

Shame the centre of midfield is so lacking.

Looks like a 4-2-4 lol ?

Germany XI: Alder - Höwedes, Mertesacker, Westermann, Jansen - Neustädter, Bender - Sam, Draxler, Podolski- Kruse

Maybe Hodgson will surprise us all and play Chamberlain centrally and Rooney, Sturridge and Walcott as a front three.

Is that Lars or Sven Bender, by the way?

has to be King Lars

Arsenal legend Lars

Podolski scored after 9 seconds

POTROLLSLKI trolling the cbs

Scored again

Double by Poldi

2nd goal

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10bz13_ale-3-0-ecu_sport?start=10#.UaZP_UAi2Ck

Poldi has overtaken Rummenigge in German NT top scorer list to become 3rd best, 1 behind Völler & Klinsmann who are tied for 2nd

Chamberlain and Walcott both played well for England tonight. Chamberlain's end product was a bit wayward but his general play was good, while Walcott looked dangerous and linked up very well with Rooney all game (hint hint nudge nudge).

Both came through unscathed, as far as I know. Walcott, I think, will definitely start against Brazil on Sunday, but it wouldn't surprise me if Milner came in for Chamberlain.

Oxlade asked to be subbed so i am not sure if he is completely fit.

Wish Wilshere was available for Brazil.

on the other Hand Germany started very well some excellent stuff and Good bit of Link up and interchanging Between Poldi and Kruse

Per with some good blocks and Interceptions

but the level dropped in 2nd half physically and maybe more changes by Ecuadur got them back in to game also maybe Germans not helped by some of the Pairings that might not be best compliments
Lars and Poldi with some mad moments
but as commentator put it was like Lars Giving 200% each game

ah dont mess up with Poldi

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Seems like Walcott'll play CF against Brazil tomorrow at the Maracana.

Don't know what to think of this.

If he does play down the middle then it'll be alongside Rooney. Might work quite well if Rooney's in the mood.

Maybe a sign of things to come.

Podolski & Mertesacker starting for Germany against USA. Lars Bender at right-back.

Walcott starting for England on the right. Oxlade-Chamberlain on the bench.

again not sure sven-Reinartz is complimentary combination in midfield but thats a friendly with some unavailable so lets just enjoy it

Lars showing his versatility ,Poldi-klose reunion

39 - For the 1st time since 39 years two twins will start a match of the German national team, the Benders are following the Kremers. Pair.via @OptaFranz

The Oxfactor

Chamberlain came on and did pretty well playing centrally. He wasn't afraid to get on the ball and try and dictate play, and he scored an excellent goal.

Walcott, on the other hand, was terrible. Touch was loose, passing wayward and he didn't beat anyone with the ball.

GOAT

Theo though