4) Khedira & Kroos key players for Germany
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If it hadn’t already been clear before kick-off that Toni Kroos would be a key player for the Germans, there was no escaping the fact a few minutes into the match.
Dictating possession, the Real Madrid man was full of confidence in the way he sprayed the ball about the park, and his near lazer vision was in perfect working order throughout.
Examples of his passing brilliance were numerous, but his gorgeous long-range, dinked pass from 30 yards to set up Sami Khedira for a shot on goal in the opening half was arguably the best.
He wasn’t afraid to get the ball down and test the ‘keeper Andriy Pyatov himself, either. Indeed, in the 51st and 56th minutes, Kroos had cracks on goal only to see his efforts denied. Khedira was also a real threat and provided a double-pronged effect alongside Kroos (while Mesut Ozil was fairly quiet) with his ability to switch the play with perfectly weighted balls as well as firing a neat effort on goal on the hour mark.
Neither man scored, but one can be sure they will have plenty to say about where the Henri Delaunay trophy will wind up come July 10.
