After snapping their two summit clash loss against the Germans in 2002 and 2006, Australian captain Jamie Dwyer today said his side deserved to win the hockey World Cup here as they were the best side in the tournament.
"We are the best side in the tournament and we were the better side against Germany in the final today. We deserved to win the World Cup," said Dwyer who today won his first World Cup gold.
"We were twice close to win the World Cup but here we are third time lucky," added Dwyer, who played in 2002 final but missed 2006 summit clash -- due to injury though he was in the squad.
Dwyer said coach Ric Charlesworth, who has also won the World Cup as a player in 1986, has played a big role in the title triumph.
"He brings in a lot of confidence as individuals and as a team. He has a lot of experience as a player and as coach. He does not push us much but he raises the bar so high. He has played a big role and of course the other coaching staff helped us to win the World Cup," said Dwyer, who said his 2004 Olympic gold was more precious than the World Cup gold.
Germany captain Maximillian Muller conceded that Australia are the best side in the world and they deserved to win the World Cup.
