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'They play more football now' — Podolski praises England's departure from 'rugby style'

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The German forward said manager Gareth Southgate has changed the English playing style for the better.

Lukas Podolski says England have evolved from a "rugby style" under Gareth Southgate, with less emphasis on the physicality that defined the Three Lions in the past.

Podolski made the comments after scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 German win over England at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, capping the 31-year-old's final international appearance in style.

After the match, Podolski was full of praise for Germany's opponent, with whom he has a familiarity after having spent three years with Premier League side Arsenal.