Netherlands 1-1 Germany: Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge ends all square after late Cody Gakpo equaliser

Cody Gakpo hit a stoppage-time volley to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying Jurgen Klopp victory in his first match as Germany boss. <p>Former Liverpool manager Klopp took charge in July after their surprise early exit from the World Cup against Paraguay in the last 32 under Julian Nagelsmann.</p><p>His side appeared set to give him the perfect start after Felix Nmecha put Germany ahead, but Gakpo finished off a swift counter-attack in the closing stages to level the contest and earn a draw for the Dutch, who were coached by former Spain and Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez for the first time.</p><p>"A difficult game against a fantastic team with a great coach," said Klopp afterwards. "You want to win these games but we knew before whatever result we get we will have to work with it.