On 7 June 2011, he played his first official match against Azerbaijan in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, Germany won the match 3--1, with Höwedes setting up the first goal, which was scored by Mesut Özil.
He played his first official match against Azerbaijan in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, Germany won the match 3--1. This was with Höwedes. This was on 7 June 2011. This Höwedes was setting up the first goal. The first goal was scored by Mesut Özil.