World Cup: England Legends Brutally Mock Germany’s Shock Exit

• Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker could barely hide their joy after Germany exited the World Cup
• The Germans, for the second competition in a row, failed to make it past the group stages
• Despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica, Japan’s win over Spain meant the Germans finished in third

Germany’s shock exit from the Qatar World Cup in the group stage left the likes of Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker in hysterics.

The Germans came from behind to beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their final group game, but Hansi Flick’s side were eventually eliminated thanks to Japan’s sensational win over Spain in the other group stage game.

In what was another huge surprise at the Qatar World Cup, Germany failed to qualify - which was the second successive time at the global event that this happened.

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On social media, Shearer - who is the all-time Premier League top goal scorer - shared a video of himself brutally laughing alongside Lineker and beloved pundit Micah Richards.

Lineker, who represented England in his prime, also shared the same video with the caption:

“Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win - If they get through the group stage."

Manchester United legend Gary Neville also hinted at his joy after seeing Germany bow out, as he claimed England had suffered at the hands of Die Mannschaft for many years.

Japan’s stunning win over Spain now means they top Group E, and will face Croatia in the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Spain have a date with Morocco, who topped the daunting Group F, which Belgium surprisingly got knocked out of.

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How Germany were kicked out

Sports Brief also reported on how the Germans bowed out courtesy of the other Group E match involving Spain and Japan.

Alvaro Morata had put La Roja on course for what looked like a routine victory for the Iberian nation, but the Samurai Blue was planning another shocker.

This was the same kind of upset and tactical ingenuity that Hajime Moriyasu exhibited when he marshalled his charges to a comeback victory over Germany.

Three minutes after the break, Ritsu Doan restored parity just like he did against Germany. With Luis Enrique's side still fumbling with the surprise, Ao Tanaka converted from close range.