The 24-year-old played a crucial part in Germany trouncing hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semi-final.Kroos only had a year left on his contract at former-club Bayern Munich, so that was likely to reduce the fee slightly, but when compared to the ??25million Liverpool paid for Lallana it looks a bargain.At 26 years of age Adam Lallana is a player entering his prime and his form for Southampton last season