Germany are officially back

An exciting Germany sent out a statement as they cruised to victory in Lyon over France, staking their claim as one of the best sides in the world.

Germany started the game with a bang. Florian Wirtz, perhaps inspired by Christoph Baumgartner’s record-breaking goal earlier in the day, unleashed a vicious effort that cannoned down off the crossbar and in after just seven seconds. The Bayer Leverkusen star was fired the ball direct from kick-off from the returning Toni Kroos before hitting the speculative effort capable by only a player of his extreme confidence.

After the initial setback, France grew into the first half, dominating much of the ball. However, they threatened little.

In the 49th minute, Wirtz played the impressive Jamal Musiala over the top who rounded Brice Samba before squaring back to an onrushing Kai Havertz to sweep home.