Germany's manager Julian Nagelsmann QUITS to avoid the sack - after infuriating his World Cup stars with row over interfering WAGs - with Jurgen Klopp primed to take his job

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany manager following a humiliating World Cup elimination by Paraguay. The decision comes after Nagelsmann infuriated players during a row concerning interfering WAGs. Having fallen on his sword to avoid being sacked, the manager departs after a disastrous tournament. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has emerged as the favourite to succeed him and take over the national team role following this exit from the competition.