Kroos seals German win

TONI Kroos rescued Germany’s World Cup hopes in dramatic fashion yesterday, curling in a stunning free kick deep into injury time to seal a 2-1 win against Sweden.

Germany’s late show kept Joachim Loew’s side on course to be the first team to retain the title in 56 years but their fate is not entirely in their own hands.

The Germans (three points) must beat South Korea at Kazan Arena on Thursday and hope Mexico (six) beat Sweden (three).