Joachim Low hailed Sandro Wagner and his young Germany team as he claimed a 7-0 win over San Marino was important for their confidence ahead of the Confederations Cup.
Wagner hit a hat-trick - his first goals for Germany - while Julian Draxler, Amin Younes, Shkodran Mustafi and Julian Brandt also got on the scoresheet in Nuremberg.
"It was a great opportunity to gain some confidence," he said. "The boys kept the pace up over 90 minutes.
"It was an important game for [Wagner]. He's using his body well and is not easy to defend against. He is a player with maturity and personality and one who stands by his own opinion.
"He is a very open and honest guy and he is very positive within the team."
"It was a nice evening," he said. "We wanted to score many goals. I'm glad that I could contribute a small part by scoring three.
"It was awesome, my first three goals for Germany. I'm elated. [The first goal] felt great. I waited a long time for that and it was a superb cross from Joshua Kimmich.
"I have said in many interviews, that I'm very glad to play for my country. Now a goal - it's just a dream for me.
"I have to show good performances, though. If I don't score next season, I won't even be called up by San Marino."
