Gareth Southgate said Germany remain the benchmark for England as a result of their trophy-winning pedigree as he prepared his side for Tuesday’s Nations League clash in Munich.
England will look to bounce back from their surprise Nations League defeat to Hungary when they face the four-time World Cup winners in Munich.
Southgate’s men beat their old rivals in the last 16 of Euro 2020 last year and will be hoping to repeat the feat on Tuesday.
But Germany have won every match under new boss Hansi Flick, who took over from Joachim Loew after the European Championship.