World Cup 2018: 4 German stars to watch out for

#1 Timo Werner

The young forward will be expected to come up with goals

The 22-year-old Red Bull Leipzig man is one of the most in-form strikers in world football at the moment, with giants such as Manchester United and Liverpool closely monitoring his progress.

Known for his precise finishing and physical prowess, the young German will have to lead the line well against experienced opposition defenses, and fans will have huge expectations from the young forward, who has a knack for scoring on the big stage.

The young forward already has 47 Bundesliga goals to his name, and the World Cup represents the perfect opportunity to establish himself on the global stage.

With three goals and two assists, Werner was awarded the tournament's Golden Boot at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He also holds the record for being the youngest player to reach 100 and 150 Bundesliga appearances, as well as being the youngest player to score two goals in a top-flight match in Germany.

The German prodigy is fabulous with his back to goal and can link-up play well. With Ozil, Sane and Muller all expected to start, Werner may have to wait for his chance. But when it comes, you can bet on him to be ready.

Much like Gotze grabbed headlines around the globe with his World Cup-winning goal, Werner may be this team's X-factor and the next superstar of football.