Ballack injury leaves Germany sweating

The Chelsea midfielder, who is out of contract at the end of the season, was left writhing on the Wembley pitch after a late tackle by Kevin-Prince Boateng just before half time.

The 33-year-old Ballack, who could have played his last match for the club, was wearing a protective boot on his right leg as he left Wembley and said he was concerned, despite an early x-ray at the stadium showing he had not broken any bones.

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