Video: Watch Florian Wirtz free-kick goal vs. Northern Ireland

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Florian Wirtz delivered it in style.

The 22-year-old midfielder, fresh off a high-profile move to Liverpool, stepped up in Cologne and curled a free-kick into the top corner to seal a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying.

Northern Ireland then made things tense again when Isaac Price smashed home a superb volley to cancel out Serge Gnabry’s opener.

The goalkeeper, on his 50th cap, could only watch.

Video: Watch Florian Wirtz free-kick goal vs.

Northern Ireland

“I said at the start of the trip if we go home with three points we’ve had a good trip, if we go home with more than that we’ve had a great trip,” Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill said.

His side left with pride, but without points.

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Florian Wirtz capped Germany’s 3-1 win over Northern Ireland with a superb 73rd-minute free-kick, finishing the night with two shots on target and three key passes created.

While his ground duel success rate stood at 47% and passing accuracy at 87%, those numbers reflected a willingness to take risks rather than play it safe.

Fans hoping for a turning point may look back at this free-kick as the night when Wirtz found his rhythm.