"David Raum's superb 12th-minute free-kick had put Germany ahead in Friday's World Cup qualifier, before Luxembourg's already difficult task was made even harder. Dirk Carlson received a red card for a deliberate handball when tussling with Serge Gnabry, and Kimmich stepped up to coolly slot home the resulting penalty. Kimmich doubled up five minutes into the second half, tucking home from point-blank range after Luxembourg failed to clear their lines from a corner."
"Kimmich has now played 104 times for Germany, meaning he has played for his country more times than the late, great Franz Beckenbauer, who won 103 caps. Should Kimmich play against Northern Ireland next week, he will move past Per Mertesacker and into the all-time top 10 for Germany caps, level with Jurgen Kohler on 105."
"From his position at right-back, Kimmich had 113 touches and attempted 78 passes, with 71 of those accurate, ranking third in Germany's team in all of those metrics, while his 10 crosses were bettered only by Raum, who delivered 12 from the left flank while creating a game-leading five chances."
Germany defeated Luxembourg 4-0 in Sinsheim, with David Raum opening the scoring from a 12th-minute free-kick. Luxembourg were reduced to 10 men after Dirk Carlson received a red card for a deliberate handball, and Joshua Kimmich converted the resulting penalty. Kimmich added a second early in the second half after a corner was not cleared, while Serge Gnabry scored a brilliant third. Kimmich reached 104 caps, surpassing Franz Beckenbauer, and recorded 113 touches with 78 pass attempts. Raum delivered 12 crosses and created five chances as Germany moved top of Group A with six points.
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