Podolski claims Hart said: “‘It was a f*****g brilliant shot – amazing!’
Podolski fires in his 69th-minute winnerRex FeaturesPodolski is hoisted aloft by his team-mates at full-timeRex FeaturesHis strike meant that the Germany legend finished on 49 international goalsRex Features
"The way it finished up was like in a film.
"Dear god, or someone else, gave me a strong left foot and I used it tonight. I am proud of the last 13 years.
"It was a great game, a great result and a great way to say goodbye."
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Podolski, 31, captained the world champions to their first win over old rivals England on home soil since 1987.
The former Arsenal striker's winner took his goal tally to 49 strikes in 130 international appearances for Germany,
Defeated England boss Gareth Southgate added: "Normally fairytales don't happen in football but that was one for him.
A number of pre-match tributes were paid to Lukas Podolski in DortmundGetty ImagesAnd Lukas Podolski even made a goodbye speech before the action got underwayReutersPodolski wheels away to celebrate as he signs off in styleRex Features
"It's an outstanding achievement in terms of the goals and caps he has.
"It was an incredible strike, but from Joe Hart's point of view it was pretty unstoppable."
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