England vs Germany - Combined XI | UEFA Euro 2020

Centre-back: Kyle Walker (England)

Kyle Walker is the most experienced player in the England squad.

On the right side of England's back-three, Kyle Walker is arguably at his most comfortable. He played only twice in the Euro 2020 group stage but gave a good account of himself. Walker combined pace and strength on the ball with an occasional flair of attacking brilliance.

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Centre-back: Mats Hummels (Germany)

Mats Hummels has recovered from his own goal in spectacular fashion.

His own goal against France in the opening game aside, Mats Hummels has impressed for Germany. He has averaged three interceptions per game while coming up strong aerially too, winning almost four duels on average.

Hummels is a trusted lieutenant of Joachim Loew and will be a tough figure to beat for England, given his imposing frame.

🎙️ @matshummels on #GERHUN: "We want to show the same energy on the pitch. We want to show from the start that we will reach the next round and want to show an even better side to our game." #GERHUN #EURO2020 #GER #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/IXqP48Jxj9

— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 22, 2021

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Centre-back: Antonio Rudiger (Germany)

Antonio Rudiger has been an absolute leader at the back for Germany.

He has been in terrific form since the second half of the 2020-21 season. Antonio Rudiger has successfully continued the same with Germany at Euro 2020 too.

Tall, quick and athletic, Rudiger can be a commanding presence in the air and possesses immense skill with the ball at his feet too. He has completed 95% of his passes on average at Euro 2020.

Antonio Rüdiger’s reaction to a big tackle against Portugal.Warrior. pic.twitter.com/DUQ0Kw73LL

— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) June 20, 2021