Nick Woltemade nods Germany on their way to World Cup 2026 as they romp to top spot in Group A
Germany needed only a draw on Monday night to secure their place in next year's World Cup, but their opponents, Slovakia could steal that qualification place with a win.
It was set up for a tense finish to Group A in the World Cup Qualifiers, but Germany had other ideas last night, romping home with a 6-0 win against their closest competitors.
Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade was on the scoresheet again as the big forward powered a header home to break the deadlock on 18 minutes.
That was Woltemade's fourth goal for Germany in his last three games. It took him a few games to get going, but he's on a roll now.
Nick Woltemade will expect to be on the plane to the USA next year
A brace for Leroy Sane and goals from Serge Gnabry, Ridle Baku and Assan Ouedraogo sealed the win for Germany and booked their place in next year's World Cup.
Nick Woltemade has done all he can to stake his claim to his place on the plane next year, and even with the likes of Kai Havertz coming back from injury, we'd expect the Newcastle forward will be part of the German contingent in the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
Woltemade is one of the in-form strikers in the world right now, and on Saturday, he will come up against the man sitting at the top of that pile.
Nick Woltemade and Erling Haaland will come face to face on Saturday
Newcastle travel to Manchester for a clash with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, which has Erling Haaland in that ridiculous form he's known for.
Both strikers will be heading to this one full of confidence after a good international break, and watching how the two get on is going to be fascinating.
We just hope that the rest of our boys are up to the task this weekend. We need that first win on the road, please.
