Match Awards from Germany's smooth 4-0 win against Luxembourg

"A tiny break from club football begins with international break, as Germany continues to defend its position in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Facing Luxembourg in Sinsheim, for the first time since 2006, the hosts were touted to have an easy game and so they did. A handball saw Dirk Carlson from Luxembourg sent off with a red. Playing with ten men did not help their cause as they suffered a 4-0 defeat despite resorting to a highly defensive style."

"Raum finally registered his first ever goal for the national team, following a terrific free kick. His crosses from the left were impressive and well-placed. He pushed forward for his entire duration, until he was substituted for Nathaniel Brown. He also created a considerable amount of chances individually, and gave perhaps one of his best games with the team lately. He capitalized well on a frail and disjoint Luxembourg and overlapped well with Florian Wirtz."

"Pavlovic had a performance to watch tonight, as he proved his merit and certainly warrants more playing time with the national team henceforth. He was excellent under pressure and made crucial decisions. He managed to gain control of the midfield and kept a strong watch on the tempo of the game. A player like him with discipline and awareness is needed to keep things clean as the attacking players venture forward and attempt to make it into the final third and he provided just that."

Germany continued to defend its position in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a 4-0 win over Luxembourg in Sinsheim. Luxembourg went down to ten men after Dirk Carlson received a red card for a handball, which left the visitors unable to contain Germany despite a defensive approach. Goalkeeper Anthony Moris organized the defense and earned recognition for his efforts. Raum scored his first international goal from a free kick, supplied strong crosses, and combined well with Florian Wirtz. Pavlovic dominated the midfield, showing discipline, decision-making and tempo control, and warranted further national-team opportunities.

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