Julian Nagelsmann’s side ran riоt on Friday as Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can also got on the scoresheet

Getting off to a fast start in an international tournament doesn’t guarantee anything, but Germany certainly laid down a marker in the opening game of Euro 2024 as the hosts swept Scotland aside with a 5-1 victory in Munich.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Manuel Neuer (6/10):

A spectator until Rudiger’s header flashed past him in. If he has an easier game in the tournament, it would be a shоck.

Joshua Kimmich (7/10):

Laid on Wirtz’s opener and was a good outlet down the right, pushing Robertson back in the process.

Antonio Rudiger (6/10):

Commanding presence at the back, and made a couple of eye-catching long passes. Tested Gunn with an effort from distance in the second half, too, before his unfortunate header flew into his own net late on.

Jonathan Tah (6/10):

Barely troubled alongside Rudiger. Did pick up a booking, though.

Max Mittelstadt (6/10):

Little nervy to begin with, but soon grew into the game. Pushed forward well down the left-hand side.

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Midfield

Robert Andrich (6/10):

Broke up play well in front of the Germany defence. Booked, which likely led to his half-time substitution.

Toni Kroos (8/10):

Dropped deep and dictated the whole game, barely misplacing a pass. Incisive forward balls began the moves that led to each of the first two goals.

Ilkay Gundogan (9/10):

Absolutely elusive. Scotland had no idea where the Germany captain was as he took up positions between the line. Superb turn and pass led to Musiala’s goal, and he also won the penalty.

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Jamal Musiala (10/10):

Absolutely sensational. Lashed an excellent strike into the top corner to make it 2-0 and was almost unstoppable from that point forward. Left countless defenders for deаd with his quick feet and almost always picked the right ball.

Kai Havertz (8/10):

Nerveless penalty rounded out a solid showing from the Arsenal forward as his clever movement caused problems. Also laid on the assist for Musiala’s goal.

Florian Wirtz (9/10):

Scotland couldn’t get near him in the first half, as he constantly switched positions and found pockets of space. Opened the scoring with a good finish, though was a bit wasteful after the break.

Subs & Manager

Pascal Gross (6/10):

Kept things ticking over after replacing Andrich at the break.

Niclas Fullkrug (8/10):

Superb finish for the German fourth, and was unfortunate to have another chalked off for offside.

Leroy Sane (5/10):

Wasted a good chance immediately after coming on and ran down too many blind alleys.

Thomas Muller (6/10):

Put himself about after replacing Musiala.

Emre Can (7/10):

Only on for the final 10 minutes but that was enough time to get on the scoresheet.

Julian Nagelsmann (9/10):

Has fine-tuned this system over the course of 2024 and it paid off and then some on Friday. His team will take some stopping on this evidence.