'Miracle boy' Gotze told to outshine Messi

Germany coach Joachim Low hailed Mario Gotze as the "miracle boy" after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 win over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.

Low also revealed he told Gotze to show the world he was better than Lionel Messi minutes before the substitute came on to score the winner.

Gotze, 22, said: "It is an unbelievable feeling. You score that goal and you don't really know what's happening."

Low said: "He is the wonder who can play in numerous positions, he is the decider who can come on and make a difference."

"That is what he did."