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Germany relegated from Nations League top tier to cap miserable 2018

Germany have been relegated from League A of the inaugural Nations League, as a dreadful 2018 for Joachim Low's side got even worse.

Netherlands' impressive 2-0 home victory over world champions France in Rotterdam on Friday ensured Germany will finish bottom of Group 1 in League A, which is the UEFA competition's top tier.

Georginio Wijnaldum's strike just before half-time and a stoppage-time penalty from Memphis Depay sealed the 2014 World Cup winners' fate.

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Germany's relegation comes with a game to spare – they still have to host Netherlands on Monday having only picked up one point from their three Nations League games to date.