Germany edge past Scotland in Euro qualifier

Thomas Mueller's brace helped Germany seal their first win over resilient Scotland at the UEFA European qualifiers in Dortmund.

The FIFA world champions returned to the international stage with a hard earned 2-1 win over Scotland in the first Group D match Sunday, reports Xinhua.

Germany dominated the match but their wastefulness was nearly punished by Scotland's Ikechi Anya who levelled the scores around the one-hour mark against the run of play.

Mueller restored the one-goal lead with his second to avoid a draw at the first play off game of the Euro 2016 qualifiers.

"I am satisfied with three points. We made a good start in the qualification that's what important for me," Germany coach Joachim Loew said after the game.

The Germans face Poland for their second play-off match in October.