Chelsea forward Kai Havertz was dropped for Germany’s 1-1 draw against Spain after starting the 2-1 defeat to Japan.

Even with Germany pushing for an equaliser against Spain to keep their World Cup hopes alive, Havertz didn’t come off the bench.

Alan Shearer slammed Havertz, criticising his performance in the game against Japan as the reason why he was dropped from the Germany team against Spain.

“When you look at the numbers in the last game for Germany they let themselves down in the final third. 26 shots they had and Havertz didn’t have one,” Shearer said.

“When you’re a forward that’s not acceptable so Hansi Flick had to do something different tonight. There’s no surprise that he’s gone for experience,” the former Newcastle striker added.