Joachim Löw

I genuinely saw Germany as the favourites for this tournament, particularly because it is being played in Europe.

Germany were staring elimination in the face before Kroos’ pinpoint free-kick deep into the 'zona Cesarini', or ‘Fergie time’

As they say in bullfighting: when the bull emerges, everyone sits down. The chit-chat and the how-do-you-dos in the stands come to an end...