Timo Werner says he has had to ignore the recent criticism he has received after his double goals

Helped Germany cruised to a resounding 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.

Monday night’s one-sided Group J clash in Skopje ensured Germany became the first team

Other than host nation Qatar – to book their place at next year’s World Cup.

Kai Havertz broke the deadlock with a cool finish just after half-time

Following the super brilliant brace strike from his Chelsea teammate Timo Werner

Former England youth international Jamal Musiala rounded off a memorable evening with his opening goal for the visitors

Calmly slotting past Stole Dimitrievski in the dying moments.

Speaking shortly after the final whistle, Werner said Germany was always confident

They would make the breakthrough despite a frustrating first half against a resolute North Macedonia side.

‘It’s always difficult against teams like that. It was good that we didn’t concede, there were one or two dicey situations,’ Werner said

‘If we push for a goal like this for over 90 minutes, then it’s only a matter of time before we score”

‘We then took the lead and then it was a lot easier. That was the difference to the last game”

Timo Werner has been performing brilliantly since the start of the 2021/22 season for both Club & Country.