Lukas podolski
Germany’s Podolski crowns farewell with stunning winner over England
The 31-year-old’s goal ensured an enterprising England suffered a bitter defeat having looked sharper than their hosts for much of the game.
The Socceroos played in an entertaining friendly against the Germans in Kaiserslautern.
Lukas Podolski struck twice to help Arsenal beat West Ham 3-1 on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich beat Arsenal to advance to the quarterfinals of the Uefa Champions League.
Arsenal knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup on Sunday with a 2-1 win.
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski scored twice in the opening half-hour at the Emirates on Friday.
Lukas Podolski's return for Arsenal at West Ham United on Thursday was a delight for the striker.
The 28-year-old had started the season strongly, scoring in Arsenal's first two Premier League matches.
A shock was on the cards when Norwich's Michael Turner opened the scoring in the second half.
The Blackburn Rovers beat Arsenal 1-0 in the FA Cup fifth round with a late Colin Kazim-Richards goal.
Substitute Robin van Persie netted in a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at a sodden Old Trafford.
Jack Wilshere's goal and a Lukas Podolski thunderbolt earned Arsenal a 2-0 win.
Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday.
Robin van Persie struck thrice to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester United over Southampton.
Germany extended their Euro 2012 winning streak to reach the last eight with a 2-1 victory over Denmark.
Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal from next season.