Football

Berlin – Substitute Jamie Vardy scored with a stunning flick, his first international goal, and Eric Dier headed a last-gasp winner as England hit back from two goals down to beat old rivals Germany 3-2 in a friendly on Saturday.

Germany appeared to be heading for a routine win when they led 2-0 through Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez, his first goal since Euro 2012, after an hour.
But Harry Kane changed the course of the game with an opportunist goal before Vardy produced a moment of brilliance just three minutes after coming on as a substitute.

Nathaniel Clyne crossed from the right and the Leicester City striker stuck his foot out behind his standing leg to flick the ball between Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and his near post.

Then Dier rose above the Germany defence to score with a thumping downward header from Jordan Henderson’s corner in the 91st minute.

It was the first time England had come back from two goals down to win since they beat Italy 3-2 in 1976 and the only time in history that Germany or the former West Germany had lost after blowing a two-goal lead at home.

Even though it was a friendly, it was still a memorable and deserved win for England’s inexperienced lineup, who were the more inventive team throughout