Germany lose the last international fixture in 2008 in Berlin. Joachim Löw’s side are beaten by the odd goal in three.

Bayer 04 keeper René Adler played the first half, Patrick Helmes the second half and Simon Rolfes the full 90 minutes. Adler failed to connect with a corner on 24 minutes allowing Matthew Upson to put England 1-0 up. Bayer 04 striker Patrick Helmes bagged the equaliser after the break. He exploited a defensive slip between goalkeeper Scott Carson and captain John Terry and was able to stroke the ball into an empty England net. That was Helmes’ first goal for Germany in nine international appearances.

The other Bayer 04 internationals fared much better. With the exception of Richard Sukuta-Pasu ( Germany U19s) none of them came away with a defeat.

Summary of international matches involving Bayer 04 players:

René Adler (played 45 minutes), Patrick Helmes (second half, 1 goal), Simon Rolfes (90 minutes)

19.11.2008 Germany v England 1:2

Tranquillo Barnetta (first half)

19.11.2008 Switzerland v Finland 1:0

Gonzalo Castro (90 minutes)

18.11.2008 Germany U21 v Italy U21 1:0

Theofanis Gekas (second half, 1 goal)

19.11.2008 Greece v Italy 1:1

Michal Kadlec

19.11.2008 San Marino v Czech Republic (World Cup qualifier) 0:3

Hans Sarpei

19.11.2008 Ghana v Tunisia 0:0

Richard Sukuta-Pasu (90 minutes)

18.11.2008 England U19 v Deutschland U19 1:0