Julian Nagelsmann began his reign as Germany’s manager with a thrilling 3-1 victory over the USA in an international friendly played at the Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

The evening began poorly when Christian Pulisic scored a long-range goal for the hosts.

But Germany had been the superior team, and Ilkay Gundogan’s tap-in brought them level in Connecticut.

Niclas Fullkrug and Jamal Musiala scored goals to seal a comfortable victory for Nagelsmann’s team in the second half.

Hansi Flick was dismissed in September after a string of poor results culminated in a 4-1 loss to Japan. The 36-year-old coach has been given a contract through July 2024.

Exempt from European Championship qualifying, Germany will face Mexico in a friendly on Tuesday evening in Philadelphia, continuing the Nagelsmann era.

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