Werner earns maiden Germany call-up, swansong for Podolski


Football Soccer - RB Leipzig v Cologne - German Bundesliga - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - 25/02/17 - Leipzig's imo Werner celebrates his goal v Cologne. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel

(Reuters) - RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner received his first Germany call up for their internationals against England and Azerbaijan this month with Lukas Podolski set to end his national team career, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Friday.

Werner has had a sensational season at promoted Leipzig, having scored 14 goals and helped them to second place behind leaders Bayern Munich.

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