Deniz Undav scored a brace and had an assist while Jamal Musiala was on target on his return as Germany trounced Finland 4-0 on Sunday in their last home game before the World Cup.
Striker Undav headed the opening goal in the 34th minute, stole the ball in Finland's penalty area for Florian Wirtz to net the second in the 48th, and scored the third himself again on the counter in the 56th. Musiala struck in the 63rd.
Germany were not always glorious against harmless visitors but now travel to the United States on Tuesday with eight straight victories.
They play a final tune-up match on Saturday against the US team before starting the World Cup on June 14 against debutants Curaçao. Ivory Coast and Ecuador are the other opponents in the group stage from which Germany want to advance for the first time since 2014.
In this respect the result may be a good omen because Germany also won in Mainz, 6-1 against Armenia, in their last home game before the tournament in Brazil 12 years ago where they won the title.
