Match-winner Werner hopes to start in semi-finals

“I got a couple of good passes, so I have to thank those guys who provided those.

“The man-of-the-match award is a great distinction for me, I am happy we won in Sochi and can have an extra day to prepare for the semi-final.

“Of course, the fact we can stay here helps, it’s nice to be by the sea.”

Manager Joachim Loew said he is looking forward to facing Mexico. “Mexico is going to be a tough game, they are a very flexible team with very good players,” said Loew, who became the first head coach to achieve 100 international wins.

“We don’t often play central American sides, so that will be interesting for us, but we need to be on our guard.”

Loew, in his 150th match in charge of Germany, maintained his impressive record of reaching the semi-finals of every tournament over the last decade.

AFP Germany’s forward Timo Werner (left) scores his team’s third goal during the Group B match against Cameroon at the Fisht Stadium Stadium in Sochi on Sunday.