Germany vs England 2010 World Cup throwback: When Frank Lampard was denied

England and Germany are set to lock horns in Euro 2020 clash as fans await to see one of  biggest rivalries of international football.  England vs Germany Euro 2020 clash is set to be played at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, June 29. Both teams previously locked horns in 2017 with ir latest competitive outing coming back during Germany vs England 2010 World Cup clash. It remains to be one of most controversial games etched in memory of football fans as we aim to recall  events that transpired during that game leading up to highly anticipated contest in European Championship.

Germany vs England 2010 World Cup: clash where rivalry reignited 

England and Germany last played a competitive game in Bloemfontein during 2010 World Cup. Germans found back of net twice in first half only to see Matt Upson's header slot inside net with centre-back reducing  deficit and bringing England back in game.  scoreline read 2-1 in favour of Joachim Low's side leading up to one of most infamous incidents in football history shortly after England had pulled one back:  Frank Lampard disallowed goal vs Germany.

Chelsea star hit a piledriver of a shot that struck Manuel Neuer's crossbar and bounced over line into goal. However, it was t given as linesman could t spot ball. England were robbed of goal despite ball clearly crossing line and since re wasn't any techlogy available to rectify error, Fabio Capello's Three Lions headed into halftime with a 2-1 deficit. 

Germany did t make any mistakes in next 45 minutes of match, managing to score two more goals as Joachim Low's side handed a thrashing to England, recording a 4-1 win riding on a Thomas Muller brace along with goals from Miroslav Klose,  and Lukas Podolski. 

Germany vs England history

Germany vs England head to head reveals that both European heavyweights have met in 32 games. Die Mannschaft will start game with a marginal advant, having won 15 matches against Three Lions, 2 more than England's record of 13 victories in head-to-head matches.

Germany will also take confidence from fact that y are unbeaten in ir last five trips to London and won't feel burden of playing at Wembley Stadium despite it being home ground of Three Lions. Speaking of ir record in  European Championships, both teams have locked horns four times resulting in one win. y played out two draws which include  semi-final clash in 1996 which saw Germany edge out England in a penalty shootout.

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