Updated On: 13 October, 2021 08:00 AM IST | Skopje (Republic of North Macedonia) | AFP
Timo Werner’s brace helps Germany beat North Macedonia 4-0 to secure WC spot; boss Hansi optimistic his side can pose trouble to any team

Germany’s Timo Werner controls the ball during the World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia on Monday. Pic/Getty Images
Germany continued their spotless record under new coach Hansi Flick and secured qualification for the 2022 World Cup as Chelsea striker Timo Werner scored twice in a 4-0 rout of North Macedonia on Monday.
Just months after they slumped to a shock 1-2 defeat to the same opponent on home soil, Germany cruised to a dominant win in Skopje to increase their lead at the top of Group J to eight points and secure their berth at next year’s tournament in Qatar. Werner’s Chelsea teammate Kai Havertz also got on the scoresheet and Jamal Musiala scored his first international goal as Germany made it five wins out of five under Flick, who took over from Joachim Loew after Euro 2020.