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England suffered their second friendly defeat at Wembley in five days as Per Mertesacker gave Germany a 1-0 victory.

Andros Townsend hit the post for England but Roy Hodgson's side did not manage a shot on target against a below-strength Germany side.

Here, 91Èȱ¬ Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the individual performances of the England players.

England's outstanding performer. Excellent display that will give England manager Roy Hodgson and the goalkeeper himself great confidence after a poor run of form.

Had a tough time on occasions as Germany broke on England. Still behind Liverpool's Glen Johnson in the battle for the right-back spot.

Beaten in the air by Per Mertesacker for the goal and involved in a moment of confusion with Joe Hart in the second half that fortunately went unpunished.

Occasionally struggled as Germany showed their quality in attack - but still on course to be first-choice central defender alongside Gary Cahill in Brazil.

Steady night but still facing a real battle with Everton's Leighton Baines for his place in Brazil.

Lively in spells and came closest to an equaliser with a second-half shot that hit the post.

Sprayed some nice passes around in the first half and saw a long-range shot dip just over before being substituted early in the second half in his 108th international.

Once again a peripheral figure and substituted. Not making a serious case to be a regular in England's squad.

Tougher night after an impressive debut against Chile. Still must be regarded as very much an outsider for Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad.

Quiet night for Rooney but no real service. Taken out of the action early. Will have better games than this.

Outstanding for Liverpool but yet to fully convince for England. At this level his over-elaboration often confuses himself rather than opposition defenders.

SUBSTITUTES

Kieran Gibbs (for Ashley Cole 53 mins) - 5

One or two forward runs after replacing Cole but not yet a serious threat to the man he came on for - or Everton's Leighton Baines.

Jordan Henderson (for Steven Gerrard 56 mins) - 5

Quiet and not able to make any serious impact on the game.

Jack Wilshere (for Tom Cleverley 64 mins) - 5

Like Henderson, given a spell in the second half to make his presence felt. He did not.

Ross Barkley (for Wayne Rooney 71 mins) - 5

Always willing to try something but Everton's teenager, understandably, occasionally looks to be trying too hard to impress.

Rickie Lambert (for Adam Lallana 76 mins) - 5

Late substitute when England were chasing the game. Did not get a chance to seriously influence the game but that was not his fault.