The biggest game with international football’s great rivalries takes place at Wembley Stadium.
It is the same scene 25 years ago when Gareth Southgate’s saved spot-kick benefited Germany squeezed past England on penalties at EURO ’96.
An evenly tight matter may again be likely given that England’s group games provided just two goals, a deadlock with Scotland submerged later squeezed between 1-0 wins against Croatia and the Czech Republic.
German men have been less anticipated. The 1-0 loss against France and 2-2 draw with Hungary will not be seen with affection but, in between, they presented a thrilling performance to kick out Portugal 4-2.
History implies they bring their top-quality game when faced with the Three Lions.