Overview
- The 23-year-old scored his first senior international goal to secure a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.
- The decisive finish glanced in off his shoulder from a corner, which Michael O’Neill called a "freak" goal, and Woltemade said the breakthrough was important to him.
- Nagelsmann had defended the striker after criticism for a five-cap drought following the Luxembourg match, then noted competition up front and injuries to Niclas Füllkrug, Tim Kliendienst and Kai Havertz.
- British outlets including The Guardian, The Independent and the BBC delivered positive assessments of the significance of his goal.
- Following a club-record move to Newcastle, Woltemade has four goals in seven for the club and six in all competitions this season, returning to Tyneside in strong form.