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An excellent team performance with Nick Woltemade leading the line for Germany.

The Newcastle United striker didn’t score himself but led the line so well, with link up play and his all round game helping to deliver a commanding victory in this World Cup group qualifier.

Subbed off after an hour with the scoreline already Germany 4 Luxembourg 0.

That is how the match ended.

When combined with a shock 2-0 win for Northern Ireland over Martin Dubravka and Slovakia, the fortunes of Germany totally transformed.

Going into the night as outsiders to finish top of the group and automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals, Nick Woltemade and Germany having a stellar night and now massive favourites to finish top of the group.

They are now guaranteed to do so if winning their final three group games, starting with Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday night.

This is the October 2025 international schedule for Newcastle United players:

Thursday 9 October

England 3 Wales 0

Anthony Gordon with an excellent first half, as did most of his teammates. England roared into a 3-0 lead after only 20 minutes and then as the game...