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MANUEL NEUER made another dismal error to gift Greece the lead against Germany on Friday night.

The four-time world champions ended up clinching a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Pascal Gross in their final warm-up game before they host the European Championships.

Manuel Neuer made a bad error for Germany against Greece
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Manuel Neuer made a bad error for Germany against GreeceCredit: Reuters
He parried a tame effort straight into the path of Giorgos Masouras
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He parried a tame effort straight into the path of Giorgos MasourasCredit: AP
Masouras swept home the rebound from close range
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Masouras swept home the rebound from close rangeCredit: AP
Neuer was heavily criticised for the mistake on social media
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Neuer was heavily criticised for the mistake on social mediaCredit: AP

But victory was only secured after Bayern Munich keeper Neuer, 38, handed Giorgos Masouras the opening goal for Greece.

The German shot-stopper palmed a tame effort straight into the path of winger Masouras, 30, who made no mistake from close range.

The blunder led fans to heap more criticism onto the 2014 World Cup winner - who is heading into his eighth major tournament with his country.

Neuer, who is set to earn his 120th cap in Germany's Euros opener against Scotland on Friday, raise eyebrows with a shocking mistake in Bayern's Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid last month.

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Thomas Tuchel's men led 3-2 on aggregate when Neuer, who had made several sensational saves earlier in the game, spilled Vinicius Junior's attempt at the feet of Joselu who tucked home.

Real Madrid ended up completing the turnaround as Joselu scored again moments later to send Los Blancos into the final.

And following his error for Germany, some fans believe former Stoke man Joselu, 34, could be to blame for Neuer's dip in form.

One said: "NEUER IS NOT THE SAME SINCE JOSELU ENDED HIM!"

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Another added: "A new skill developed by Neuer, save it then let it slide… @joselu what did u do to him??"

While a third responded: "Joselu destroyed Neuer."

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Despite Neuer's mistakes, Julian Nagelsmann still looks set to stick with him ahead of Marc-Andre ter Stegen for Germany's clash with Scotland.

The hosts other two group games come against Hungary and Switzerland.

Joselu capitalised on Neuer spilling the ball to score a crucial goal for Real Madrid in the  Champions League
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Joselu capitalised on Neuer spilling the ball to score a crucial goal for Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP

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