Joachim Low's men have improved
since they humbled the Three Lions in
South Africa in 2010 as a result of
Bayern Munich's success
Frank Lampard hopes to end England's long wait
for a Wembley victory over Germany when the
teams meet on Tuesday.
Roy Hodgson's side won their last non-competitive
match with Germany, in November 2008, but
have not tasted home success against their rivals
since 1975 - a record Lampard is keen to set
straight.
The countries meet for the first time since their
clash in the second round of the 2010 World Cup
- a game Germany won 4-1 - and Lampard is
aware England will need to raise their game after
Friday's 2-0 defeat to Chile in order to compete
with Joachim Low's side.
"You don't play friendlies against Germany," the
35-year-old said. "They were very strong then
[2010] and created a good impression at the
World Cup.
"But the emergence of Bayern Munich as a club
team, and the younger players that have come
through means they have a good national squad -
and not just the starting eleven.
"They have improved a lot."
The defeat in South Africa still occupies
Lampard's thoughts, especially after he saw a
first-half goal not given despite the ball crossing
the line.
However, the Chelsea midfielder is keen to put
that behind him and move on from the issue.
"It is in the back of everyone's mind," he added.
"I get asked about it. It wasn't Germany's fault,
that's for sure.
"It was a mistake by the referee and it has
created a change because now we have goal-line
technology, which is one bonus.
"It happened, it is history."
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