Nagelsmann wants to keep German train on the move after big win

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is urging his players not to become complacent after their resounding 7-1 World Cup Group E win against Curacao. Despite the dominant performance, Nagelsmann emphasized that more challenging matches lie ahead if Germany aims to progress deep into the tournament.

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It was a great start to the game, the first 15 minutes were fantastic.

Nagelsmann praised the team's initial 15 minutes as "fantastic" and noted their strong reaction after conceding an unexpected equalizer. He acknowledged Curacao played with more courage than anticipated and that scoring seven goals is a significant achievement. However, he stressed that the team is "on the right path" but still has "things we can do better."

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The equalising goal from Curacao was unexpected, but it was fascinating to see how the team reacted to it.

The coach highlighted the importance of patience, particularly when the score was tied 1-1, and commended the team's intensity in the second half. He believes this level of commitment is crucial for success in the tournament, especially against stronger opponents. Nagelsmann stated that the convincing win provides a much-needed confidence boost, important for demonstrating their capabilities to the German public.

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We are on the right path but there are things we can do better and we will have tougher opponents in the tournament.

Referencing a song sung by German fans, "the train has no brakes," Nagelsmann expressed his desire to maintain this forward momentum. Germany is set to face Ivory Coast next in Toronto.

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If we do that we can have a good tournament