Ilkay Gundogan and Mario Gotze return to Germany squad for first time in almost a year for November friendlies against England and France

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Midfielders Ilkay Gundogan and Mario Gotze have been called up by Germany for the first time in almost a year ahead of friendly games against England and France.

Gundogan has recently returned to action for Premier League leaders Manchester City after damaging a cruciate ligament in his right knee in December 2016.

A rare metabolic disorder kept Gotze, the scorer of the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final, out between January and July for Borussia Dortmund and his country.

Ilkay Gundogan has been called up to the Germany squad after recovering from his knee injury

Mario Gotze has also been called up after returning to action following his metabolic disorder

The pair's last match for their country was the 0-0 draw against Italy on November 15 last year. 

RB Leipzig left back Marcel Halstenberg has also been selected for the first time.

Joachim Low's Germany side play England at Wembley Stadium on November 10, before hosting France in Cologne four days later.

Joachim Low's Germany face England on November 10 before playing France four days later