Chelsea striker Timo Werner misses sitter as Germany lose first World Cup qualifier since being thrashed 5-1 by England in 2001

Germany suffered a primary World Cup qualifying defeat in nearly 20 years as they misplaced 2-1 at dwelling to North Macedonia on Wednesday.

They final misplaced a World Cup qualifier after they have been thrashed 5-1 by England in September 2001.

Germany fell behind in stoppage-time of the primary half as Enis Bardhi’s cross-cum-shot was turned in by former Inter Milan striker Goran Pandev.

Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan levelled the rating with a 63rd-minute penalty after Leroy Sane was fouled contained in the field.

Timo Werner, who changed his Chelsea teammate Kai Havertz within the 56th minute, then missed a golden alternative to attain Germany’s second objective.

Serge Gnabry performed Gundogan by way of on objective and the midfielder squared the ball to Werner, who scuffed his shot extensive with ten minutes to play.

And Joachim Low’s aspect have been made to pay for that surprising miss as Arijan Ademi’s cut-back was poked dwelling by Eljif Elmas within the 85th minute.

It goes from dangerous to worse for Werner, who has scored simply two objectives in his final 31 GAMES for membership and nation.

To make issues worse for the 25-year-old, Chelsea are reportedly prioritising the signing of a striker this summer season with Erling Haaland being linked with a big-money transfer.

North Macedonia, who’re ranked 65th on this planet, will play at a serious match for the primary time of their 28-year historical past at Euro 2020 this summer season.

The minnows are in a bunch with Austria, Ukraine and the Netherlands.