Rampant Reus Runs Riot

M. Reus & M. Ozil accounted for 5 of Germany's 6 goals in Paris

Germany are six points clear at the top of the qualifying table after humbling France 0-6 in Paris. Tindle's Bleus were hoping to put Tuesday's 3-0 defeat in Berlin behind them with an improved performance at home, however, Prüitt's finely tuned side ran out a comprehensive performance to open a strong lead over the rest of the group.

France lined up in a surprising 4-4-2 formation, and nearly grabbed an early goal through a dangerous Franck Ribery cross, but Loic Remy was unable to steer his shot goal-ward. Once Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos were able to come to grips with the harrying of France's midfeld and attack, the Germans began to find their foothold. Schweinsteiger found Marco Reus with space to run into down the left and the mercurial wide man took advantage of Hugo Lloris at his near post, firing in a missile to put the DFB 0-1 up. Adil Rami was lucky to escape a sending off after hauling Mesut Ozil down as he was clean through on goal and attempting to shoot, the referee only opting for a yellow card after he pointed to the spot. Schweinsteiger made no mistake from 12 yards, placing his shot high over the diving Lloris.

Germany piled on the pressure, looking to put the game to bed with a third goal, and it was during the middle 40 minutes of the match that Lloris earned his plaudits as France's top performer. However, he could not keep Germany out forever, and Mesut Ozil thrashed in a deflected shot from outside the area following a fine diving save.

0-3 to the Germans but France did not retreat into damage control mode. They stepped up the pressure, hassling higher up the pitch in an effort to force a mistake that would throw them a lifeline back into the match. It would prove to be a mistake as the composed German midfield trio, now bolstered by Sami Khedira's introduction for Toni Kroos, simply passed around any potential trouble. Space was left in behind, and Ozil and Gomez were on hand to take advantage the latter calmly finishing two one-on-ones with Lloris. Ozil's brace came through an outstanding cross from Thomas Müller that found the maestro in acres of space around the penalty spot. More than enough time for the first time finish he bounced into the back of the net.

Job done for Germany, and their hard work means they have already ensured qualification to the knockout stages, and only need 6 points from their remaining 4 matches to lock up an important top 3 qualification.