Wayne Rooney has tipped Kai Havertz to rival the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the World Cup golden boot. The 23-year-old is set to play a key role for Germany in Qatar later this month as Hansi Flick looks to nurse his homeland's international football misery.
Die Mannschaft failed to qualify for the round of 16 in the 2018 World Cup, finishing bottom of their group on just three points. Then, in the European championships last year, Germany qualified for the round of 16, but England quickly stopped them in their tracks.
Havertz was a key component in his homeland's success in the Euros as he led the line with former Chelsea teammate Timo Werner and Bayern Munich playmaker Thomas Muller. The Blues forward is poised to play as much of a role this winter with Werner suffering a late injury. Rooney has tipped the 23-year-old to contend for the golden boot.
