LONDON — The theory that international friendlies are a waste of time was blown out of the water by the score line from Berlin: Germany 1, England 2.
Club managers would have these "meaningless" games banned with Arsenal's Arsene Wenger leading the protests after Theo Walcott dislocated a shoulder in training the day before the game in the German capital.
Because of England, Arsenal will be without the best young player in the Premier League and understanding about a friendly in Germany is in short supply from the French manager.