Michael McGovern plays starring role as world champions edge to victory
- Northern Ireland were beaten 1-0 by Germany at Euro 2016 on Tuesday
- Mario Gomez scored the only goal of the game for the world champions
- Michael McGovern starred in goal for Northern Ireland during the game
- Sportsmail rates the individual performances of Michael O'Neill's side
Northern Ireland will have a nervous wait to discover whether or not they qualify for the last 16 at Euro 2016 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Germany in Paris.
Mario Gomez's first-half strike was enough to settle the match in favour of the world champions in Group C on Tuesday, as Michael McGovern played a starring role in the Northern Irish goal.
Sportsmail's CHRIS WHEELER rates Michael O'Neill's side's individual performances.
Michael McGovern starred in goal for Northern Ireland during their Euro 2016 defeat to Germany on Tuesday
The Germans celebrate Mario Gomez's winning strike during the first half of the encounter in Paris
Michael McGovern 9
Kept his team in the game with brilliant saves from Muller, Ozil, Gotze and Gomez. No chance with the goal.
Aaron Hughes 6.5
Asking a lot of a 36-year-old to face the world champions in this mood but fought right to the end.
Craig Cathcart 7
Snuffed out the danger time and again, and played his way out of trouble on more than one occasion.
Craig Cathcart battles Gomez for possession as Northern Ireland withstood tremendous pressure
Gareth McAuley 7.5
Just failed to keep out Gomez's goal but couldn't be faulted as he led another valiant defensive effort.
Jonny Evans 7.5
Worked overtime down the left and produced some fantastic blocks, notably on Gotze in the first half.
Jonny Evans heads the ball clear in front of Sami Khedira. Northern Ireland finished third in Group C
Jamie Ward 6
Tested Neuer with an ambitious effort from 25 yards in the first half but hardly got near goal otherwise.
Corry Evans 6.5
Thankless task screening a defence on occasions like this but stuck to his job very well.
Steven Davis 6.5
Tried to keep tabs on the imperious Ozil and bring composure to the team but it wasn't easy.
Steven Davis tussles for possession with Khedira. The Northern Irish could still progress to the last 16
Oliver Norwood 6
Had few opportunities to demonstrate his set-piece skills but did his bit to hold the Germans at bay.
Stuart Dallas 6
Came into the game more in the second half but found it hard to make the impression he did against Ukraine.
Conor Washington 6
It's lonely being the only striker on days like these, as Lafferty discovered against Poland, but never gave up.
Subs: Carroll, Mannus, McLaughlin, Ferguson, Baird, McGinn (for C Evans 84), Grigg, Lafferty (for Washington 59, 6), McCullough, McNair, Magennis (for Ward 70, 6), Hodson.
Conor Washington was left to feed off scraps up front as Germany dominated possession throughout
GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Neuer 6.5; Kimmich 7, Boateng 6.5 (Howedes 76, 6), Hummels 6.5, Hector 7; Khedira 7 (Schweinsteiger 69, 6.5), Kroos 7; Muller 7.5, Ozil 8, Gotze 5.5 (Schurrle 56, 6); Gomez 7.
Subs: Leno, Ter Stegen, Mustafi, Podolski, Draxler, Can, Weigl, Tah, Sane.
Referee: Clement Turpin (France) 7
Gomez wheels away in celebration after finding the back of the net in the Euro 2016 clash on Tuesday
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