World Cup: Fullkrug earns Germany vital draw against Spain - reaction

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Peter Schmeichel

Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think Sule today has played exceptionally well. He looked heavy against Japan but today he has defended well and every decision he has made has been the correct one.

It's not a quality ball.

He floats it to the back post where Antonio Rudiger is lurking with intent, but the ball drifts over his head.

Joshua Kimmich just needs to find one quality ball...

Nerves.

Dani Carvajal heads a cross behind his own goal for a German corner.

Both sides are getting men forward. This isn't going to peter out.

Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC One

Alvaro Morata has made a difference to Spain with those runs in behind. That is the threat they have held in this second half.

Six added minutes. Plenty of time for one of these sides to do something decisive.

Niclas Fullkrug shared a hug with manager Hansi Flick after firing in that equaliser.

Both must be extremely grateful to each other.

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Peter Schmeichel

Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

It was a very well-crafted goal and it all came from Leroy Sane. The finish was just fantastic, smashing it up to the top corner, there was no chance for the goalkeeper.

Great tackle from Nico Schlotterbeck!

The subs first act after coming on is to slide in and time his challenge to perfection to stop Alvaro Morata getting an angled shot away in the box.

Doing the manager proud.

Another German change sees Nico Schlotterbeck on for David Raum.

Germany have actually had more efforts on goal than Spain (11-7) in this match. But that Niclas Fullkrug shot is by far the most vital.

Things looking slightly better in Group E for Hansi Flick's team albeit they could still be looking for a big favour from Spain on Thursday.

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So, as it stands, Germany need to beat Costa Rica and hope Spain beat Japan to qualify.

It's a rosier picture for the Germans than it was a few minutes ago.

Peter Schmeichel

Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

We have been treated to a fantastic contest. A lot of technical skill at the highest level and also the excitement of seeing new players.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Just before that equaliser, Jordi Alba was taken off and replaced by Alejandro Balde for Spain.

Just after it, Jonas Hofmann has come on for Serge Gnabry for Germany.

Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC One

We said that Germany didn't have a threat so they had to make a change and he's made a difference.

Jamal Musiala did really well for that goal.

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I wasn't sure Germany had it in them.

How bold dare they be now, though? Have they got the nerve to go and win it?

'What a finish'

Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC One

Jamal Musiala was in a very similar position not long ago. He tried to go for power and he did the same.

What a finish! He gave the goalkeeper no chance, there was too much power on it. Before he could move it was in the net.

Well done, Hansi Flick.

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Peter Schmeichel

Former Manchester United goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

And again this was a goal created by substitutes.

Sane gets the ball, passes it in to Musiala and then Fullkrug gets it at an angle and absolutely smashes it. No chance for Simon.

What an impact the subs have had in this game!

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GOAL - Spain 1-1 Germany

It's the substitute to the rescue!

I was just about to type that Niclas Fullkrug has been a bit of a bull in a china shop since coming on.

But this is a fine turn and finish to bring Germany level. Jamal Musiala supplies the ball and the Werder Bremen man does the rest. No stopping that effort.