DORTMUND, Germany -- Three quick thoughts from Germany's 1-0 win over England in an international friendly.
1. Podolski claims spotlight against positive England
It probably did not need Lukas Podolski's stunning goal on his final performance for Germany to remind England of the old adage that form is temporary and class is permanent, but a promising display by Gareth Southgate's players was put into proper context by the 31-year-old's spectacular, match-winning strike.
Even when winning his 130th cap, Podolski was able to summon the ability to deliver a fairytale ending for his international career though delivering when it matters is what the Germans are so good at.