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Timo Werner delights in resurgent form as Chelsea star insists he ignored criticism and 'knew the goals would come' after his brace secured Germany's place at 2022 World Cup

Timo Werner has explained how his self-belief has contributed to his resurgence in form after the Chelsea striker fired Germany to the 2022 World Cup with an impressive display against North Macedonia.

The 25-year-old has endured a difficult 12 months for club and country, failing to reach the heights that earned him a £53million move to Stamford Bridge last summer.

However, goals against Aston Villa and Southampton saw Werner enter the international break in a buoyant mood and his brace in Skopje secured the Germans' place at next year's World Cup in Qatar, taking his tally to four goals in five games.