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Fresh-faced Germans made to sweat in 3-2 win over Australia

Germany’s Leon Goretzka fires in the third goal. Photograph: Grigory Dukor/Reuters

Fresh-faced Germany were made to work harder than expected in their 3-2 victory over Australia in their Confederations Cup Group B debut on Monday with the world champions' young squad still adjusting to tournament life.

With half a dozen key players rested this summer ahead of next year's World Cup title defence in Russia, Germany coach Joachim Loew brought a young team to Russia eager to prove itself ahead of next year's World Cup.

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