Manchester United news | Watch: Paul Pogba does ‘round the world’ with ease
The 25-year-old looks to be in his element, more often than not, when playing for his country.
The 25-year-old looks to be in his element, more often than not, when playing for his country.
Poland also had a couple of chances in the second half with Kamil Grosicki denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Arkadiusz Milik curling over.
Brazil will next play arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday.
Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
Unusually, Loew, who steered Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, has yet to face the press this week, leaving Toni Kroos to defend him on Thursday from Ballack's criticism.
Germany face Mexico in their opening World Cup match in Moscow on June 17, also facing Sweden in Sochi and South Korea in Kazan in Group F.
"If we want to go far in the World Cup, we'll have to be as solid as we were tonight and keep our energy."
Bournemouth centre-back Ake got the equaliser past the hosts two minutes from time, and almost added a second in injury time.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) named Mancini as the coach in a statement on Monday.
Brazil coach Tite has praised his team's ability to cope without injured forward Neymar following a 1-0 victory over Germany here.