Germany bounced back from their shock defeat to Slovakia with a much-needed 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in Cologne , a result that brought back to life their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. It wasn't all smooth throughout the game, however, as Julian Nagelsmann's side were pegged back after taking the lead, and frustration in the stands was evident at half-time.
Speaking to DFB.de after the game, the head coach admitted that his side still has plenty of work to do, but praised the way his substitutions turned the game around. Softfootball understands that Nagelsmann was particularly pleased with the impact of Nadiem Amiri and Maximilian Beier, whose energy helped swing the momentum back in Germany's favour.
In his words to the press after the game in Cologne via the germany football website , he said