International wrap: Italy and Germany draw as Ireland’s group rivals fail to score

It was a night of few goals…

European heavyweights Italy and Germany had to settle for a goalless draw from their friendly at the San Siro in Milan.

The Azzurri, who romped to a 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday, handed a start to veteran Inter forward Eder in a three-man attack while Germany gave a debut to Wolfsburg youngster Yannick Gerhardt.