5 players from Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning squad who are unlikely to feature in Russia 2018.

#2. Andre Schurrle

Andre Schurrle

Provider of the match-winning assist in the World Cup final against Argentina last time out, Andre Schurrle is a seasoned German international who has made 57 appearances, scoring 22 goals in the process. The Borussia Dortmund speedster was one of Germany's key attacking forces in the previous World Cup, scoring three and assisting another three in the tournament. Often introduced as a substitute to provide sting to their counter-attacks with his pace, Schurrle has been a useful asset for Joachim Low, but it looks like his time at the top is running out.

Following his return to the Bundesliga in 2015, Schurrle has looked a shadow of his former self, with his end product not up to the standards that he himself had earlier set. His move to Dortmund looked like a match made in heaven, but the move has been anything but a success. Having scored only twice in the league in 17 appearances, Schurrle's time with the national team has also reduced considerably with him only making two appearances in 2017 in comparison to six and seven in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

Schurrle will be looking to turn a fresh corner and to improve his performances in 2018. Time is running out for Schurrle to make amends with Leroy Sane and Julian Draxler providing him stiff competition in his chase for a National team spot in time for the World Cup.