Legend Trautmann honoured before England game

Legendary German goalkeeper and World War II veteran Bert Trautmann has been honoured in a special ceremony here just hours before the Germany-England friendly at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.

Gerrard pulls out of England friendly

Steven Gerrard has pulled out of England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday after tearing a leg muscle in Liverpool's win over Bolton.

Macienne shocked by dream England call-up

Shock England call-up Michael Mancienne has admitted it was a dream come true to be named in Fabio Capello's squad for Wednesday's friendly against Germany.

Munich boss Rummenigge slams careless Bayern

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has accused the German giants of carelessness after allowing struggling Borussia Moenchengladbach to score two late goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw.

Capello to put England rookies under the microscope

Fabio Capello will put England's youngsters under the microscope before deciding which of his raw recruits will play against Germany on Wednesday.

Beckham axed, while Macienne gets surprise England call-up

David Beckham has been axed from Fabio Capello's 23-man England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Germany in Berlin, while there was a surprise call-up for Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne.

England squad for Germany friendly

England squad to play Germany in a friendly international in Berlin on Wednesday:

Ferdinand and Rooney to miss Germany clash

Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney are out of England's friendly with Germany in Berlin next week after missing Manchester United's win over Stoke on Saturday.

'Gladbach stun Bayern as Leverkusen stay top

United States midfielder Michael Bradley's late equaliser sealed Borussia Moenchengladbach's stunning fight-back to claim a 2-2 draw and end Bayern Munich's winning streak Saturday as Leverkusen stay top of the Bundesliga.

Knee injury may force Ismael out of football

French defender Valerien Ismael may be forced to retire from football after the latest in a succession of leg injuries, his Bundesliga club Hanover revealed on Friday.

Lahm back as Bayern bid for top spot

Bayern Munich's Germany defender Philipp Lahm has shaken off his ankle injury and is hoping to help fire the German giants to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Donovan impresses Bayern bosses

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has taken a step closer to a move to German giants Bayern Munich after impressing coach Jurgen Klinsmann on his 10-day trial in the south German city.

Four-star Ribery fires Bayern to within a point of leaders

French star Franck Ribery scored his fourth goal in four consecutive league games on Sunday to seal a 2-1 win at Schalke 04 to put defending champions Bayern Munich in touch with the leaders.

Allofs praises Werder fans for rejecting neo-Nazis

On the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht, manager Klaus Allofs has praised Werder Bremen's travelling fans for rejecting a gang of Neo-nazis who flew a banned flag from World War II after the 0-0 draw at Bochum.

Rummenigge defends Klinsmann from Bayern fans' jeers

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has leapt to the defence of coach Jurgen Klinsmann after he received discontented whistles during the club's annual general meeting.

Draw at Karlsruhe denies Bayer top spot

Bayer Leverkusen squandered their chance to take over at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday as their 3-0 lead slipped to a 3-3 draw at Karlsruhe.

Fit again Toni to return for Bayern
We can beat anyone says Hoffenheim striker Obasi
Eilts won't be there as Germany jettison Under-21 coach
Toni set to end career at Bayern, Ze Roberto wants away
No friendly farewell for Lehmann
Frings aren't at an all-time low, claims German coach
DFB consider disciplining Lehmann
Van Bommel salutes Bayern resurgence
Classy Ribery puts Bayern third, Hoffenheim go top
Respect flows for league leaders Hoffenheim