Soccer-Germany kick off Euro 2024 mission with 2-0 friendly win over Peru

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Germany v Peru - MEWA Arena, Mainz, Germany - March 25, 2023 Germany's Kai Havertz misses from the penalty spot REUTERS/Heiko Becker

MAINZ, Germany (Reuters) - Germany forward Niclas Fuellkrug scored twice to secure a 2-0 victory over Peru in a friendly on Saturday as the hosts launched their mission to rebuild a competitive team for next year's Euros on home soil.

In their first match since crashing out of last year's World Cup in the first round, the Germans unusually deployed two strikers with Fuellkrug and Timo Werner and were sharp in attack, especially in a strong first half.