Germans and Dutch secure World Cup qualification

The Netherlands beat Lithuania 4-0 to top Group G.

Leroy Sane scored a brace for Germany as they beat Slovakia 6-0 to secure qualification for the World. Pic: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images

Germany turned their winner-takes-all World Cup qualifying clash into a cakewalk as four first-half goals proved more than enough to sink Group A rivals Slovakia and seal their place at next year’s finals.

Teenager Assane Ouedraogo completed his side’s 6-0 rout by rounding off a fine team goal within minutes of coming on for his international debut.