Lukas Podolski was awarded a fitting send off from international football last night.

The 31-year-old striker played his 130th and final match for Germany, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 friendly win over England in Dortmund.

Galatasaray's Podolski scored his 49th Germany goal with a screamer from distance in the 69th minute which sparked jubilant celebrations at the Westfalenstadion, delighting manager Joachim Löw.

"Well, it was of course very emotional already the entire day," said the boss of the ex-Arsenal star.

"We have put together a movie for Lukas and we watched it together ahead of the departure.

"All the nice scenes we have experienced all together. And if one would have had the opportunity to wish something for today, it would have been that what actually has happened.

"Special players have a special farewell. And so it happened today that Lukas has scored the winning goal in his last international game.

"And on top (of the farewell) with such a brilliant goal. So, I think we are all very happy about this."