COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Triple former champions Germany secured a place at next year's World Cup in Brazil with a game to spare by sweeping Ireland aside 3-0 in Group C qualifying on Friday.
Sami Khedira's deflected shot gave the hosts a 12th-minute lead and Andre Schuerrle made it 2-0 in the second half following a fine turn.
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