Oooh, England go close to a second. Jill Scott is the architect again, threading through to find the run of Demi Stokes down the left flank. She looks up to see Alex Scott storming into the far post, floating the cross up. Alex Scott meets the ball the ball with a firm header, but it doesn't creep in and there is no-one on hand to turn in.

Jill Scott has been excellent for England tonight, so it is no surprise to see the confidence pumping around her body. The Manchester City midfielder has a dig from long range, but the ball fizzes over the crossbar.

Sue Smith
Former England forward on BBC One

"Germany are a top-class team. They haven't shown it as of yet but give them one opportunity and they will be clinical."

Time for another roll of the tactical dice from Germany. Leonie Maier is the player summoned, replacing Tabea Kemme. 

Germany free-kick. Dangerous position. Twenty yards out. But, thankfully for England, Sara Dabritz's left-foot curler is well wide.

England are seeing more casualties than Holby City at the moment. Toni Duggan is the next player in a spot of bother, clashing heads with a German opponent as she bravely clears a corner.

The physio races on, applies a good soak of the magic sponge and thankfully the England goalscorer is as good as new.

Jill Scott grimaces as sits on the ground just inside the German penalty area. The Manchester City midfielder will be alright. She is helped to her feet and limps along before running the knock off.

England trying to edge up the left touchline with throw-in after throw-in after throw-in. Jill Scott tries to cut into the Germany box after the third one, but then crashes to the turf after bashing her left knee against a defender.

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Germany manager Silvia Neid clearly isn't happy with what she has seen in these opening eight minutes. Time for another change. Off comes new Arsenal signing Josephine Henning to be replaced by Babett Peter. Will that switch have the desired effect for Germany?

Free-kick for England in a dangerous position, 30 yards out on the left. The tall girls from the back go up, but the delivery from Alex Greenwood is cleared by the first German defender.

Germany trying to start on the front foot, but another cross from the right is easily gathered by England keeper Karen Bardsley. She has looked very assured tonight, claiming everything thrown her way.

Back under way. Germany make a pair of changes at the break. Midfield duo Sara Dabritz and Lena Goessling enter the action as the European champions try to get on top of England in the middle of the park.

As you well know, this tournament is a round robin between four of the world's leading five nations. In the earlier game, USA beat France 1-0 thanks to Alex Morgan's crisp strike from 15 yards.

That means England must hold on to this lead to stand any chance of still winning the tournament.

Arsenal and England forward Rachel Yankey on BBC Red Button: "The players look comfortable, want to get forward and want to attack. Jill Scott has been outstanding."

Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Red Button

"I think England's performance has been brilliant. They have been pressing, had a high line and the front players have harrassed the German defence. They have taken the game to Germany."

So far, so good. England lead at the break thanks to Toni Duggan's brilliant flicked header. The Lionesses were be very happy with their performance as they dissect the first 45 minutes over a half-time orange.

European champions Germany have created a few decent chances since the opener, but have been *relatively* comfortable.

Big chance! Germany almost level when England keeper Karen Bardsley can only palm a high cross down to a German player lurking near the penalty spot. Lionesses skipper Steph Houghton bravely charges down her opponent, forcing Isabel Kerschowski to prod over the crossbar.

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Another England free-kick about 35 yards out, not far from the right touchline. Alex Greenwood's mean left foot again swings the ball in, Katie Chapman meeting the delivery to power a header just wide.

Get it out! Some desperate England defending averts the danger when a loose ball bobbles around the penalty area.

Back come Germany, who have probably shaded possession and the chances created. 

The European champions create a couple of chances in quick succession, calling England keeper Karen Bardsley into action.

First she holds a long-range shot from Melanie Behringer, before grabbing hold of Popp's header from a right-wing cross.