Wagner warns Gomez and Werner: I'm the best German striker

The Bayern Munich forward feels he should be leading the line for Joachim Low's side and has not warmed to rivals pitching for a World Cup place

Sandro Wagner is convinced he should be part of Germany's World Cup squad, claiming his country has no better option at centre-forward.

Wagner has scored three times in as many starts since joining Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim during the mid-season transfer window, although his status as back-up to Robert Lewandowski means playing time could be limited for the 30-year-old.

His selection prospects are possibly complicated by Mario Gomez's impressive return to Stuttgart, where – as a first-choice starter – the experienced striker has scored four times…