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Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany

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Title favourites France launched their Euro 2020 Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday, courtesy of an own goal by Mats Hummels, as the sluggish-looking hosts lost their opening fixture at the European Championship for the first time.

The world champions went ahead in the 20th minute when midfielder Paul Pogba's raking pass was fired back across the goal by Lucas Hernandez and defender Hummels shanked the ball into his own net as he tried to clear it.

It was a deserved win for France, who also hit the crossbar while the Germans now have to up their game against holders...

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