England settled quickly and the excellent Tom Huddlestone saw a well-struck 20-yard shot saved by Rensing.

BBC: England U21 1-0 Germany U21

That early save set the tone for the impressive Rensing who had a busy first half.

BBC: England U21 1-0 Germany U21

England also threatened from set-pieces and Ferdinand had a fine header tipped over the bar by Rensing.

BBC: England U21 1-0 Germany U21

"We're at the precipice of the next step of entertainment, " says Emil Rensing, chief digital officer at Epix.

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But with a goalless draw looking likely Baines put England in command when his unstoppable effort flew past Rensing.

BBC: England U21 1-0 Germany U21

Also on Wednesday, Bayer Leverkusen completed the signing of former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Michael Rensing, who was released by Cologne following their relegation last season.

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Mainz went ahead in the 25th minute with Ivanschitz scoring his first goal in German football, although Bayern goalkeeper Michael Rensing must accept some of the blame.

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Bance then scored his second goal in as many games -- beating Daniel van Buyten in the air to head Florian Heller's right-wing cross past Rensing from eight yards out.

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The Austrian's low shot towards the bottom corner was within Rensing's reach, but he only got a very weak hand to it and helped the ball into the back of the net.

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Routledge almost broke the deadlock after the restart but fizzed a 20-yard effort against the post and Nigel Reo-Coker burst through on goal only to once again be denied by the defiant Rensing.

BBC: England U21 1-0 Germany U21