3 reasons why England will beat Germany in Dortmund this evening

New era under Southgate

Southgate takes charge of his first game as permanent England boss this evening, which gives him and his team a chance to state their intent ahead of the next few years under the 46-year-old.

He has already made some surprising selections in his squad, with the likes of James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond included, yet that could be a sign that the England boss will use his extensive knowledge of the Under-21 set-up to help his senior squad.

New ideas, fresh impetus, and a chance to impress – what a statement it would be from Southgate’s England side to get a result in Dortmund tonight.