Germany’s difficult start to World Cup qualifying continued as they were pegged back by Northern Ireland in the first half of their clash in Cologne.
Die Mannschaft lost an away World Cup qualifier for the first time this week as they were stunned 2-0 by Slovakia in Bratislava.
Julian Nagelsmann made five changes to a side heavily criticised in the wake of that defeat, including three alterations to the backline.
And Germany made an excellent start against a side they have lost to just twice in their history, Serge Gnabry lifting a dinked finish over Bailey Peacock-Farrell in the seventh minute after Nick Woltemade won the ball in midfield.
Germany continued to dominate possession thereafter but appeared uncomfortable against the Northern Ireland press, and the visitors levelled in style in the 34th minute.
Isaac Price met Jason Devenny’s corner with a sublime volley at the far post, sending the travelling fans into pandemonium and leaving Nagelsmann with more questions than answers after another unconvincing half from his side.
