The Latest Breaking News from Niclas Fullkrug

Niclas Fullkrug once again has to settle for a place on the bench for Germany in their must-win World Cup clash with Costa Rica tonight.

Hansi Flick decided to deliberately break FIFA rules in the build-up to Germany's 1-1 draw against Spain at the World Cup on Sunday - and his country are now facing the consequences

If a tent in the desert does not sound like the most glamorous of stages on which to score your first World Cup goal, then consider that Niclas Fullkrug only made the least heralded of international debuts a fortnight ago — as a half-time substitute in a scarcely-acknowledged tournament warm-up…

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: Niclas Fullkrug kept Germany's World Cup hopes alive with his contribution against Spain, but there is still work to do for Hansi Flick's team

A late arrival on the international stage, Fullkrug’s introduction against Spain wasn’t a moment too soon

Niclas Fullkrug was only called up to the Germany squad on the eve of the World Cup but came off the bench to score a vital equaliser against Spain on Sunday evening

SPAIN 1-1 GERMANY: Alvaro Morata came off the bench to give La Roja the lead in the second half before unlikely hero Niclas Fullkrug struck in a riveting World Cup clash

Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug lashed home an equaliser to end a move involving Leroy Sane, a fellow second-half substitute

Spain 1-1 Germany: The substitute Niclas Fullkrug rescued a point after Alvaro Morata also made an impact from the bench in a heavyweight Group E clash

Spain 1-1 Germany: The Bayern Munich midfielder had the unenviable task of limiting the creative capabilities of the Spanish teenagers

World Cup news: A big claim was made about Tottenham striker Harry Kane named as key to Germany turnaround in perfect striker option against Spain.