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Germany coach Christian Wück has called up Paris Brunner, Charles Herrmann, Almugera Kabar and Kjell Wätjen to his squad. “The EURO finals are a great opportunity for everyone to showcase themselves internationally,” said Wück, who is expecting “a challenging group phase”. His lads will face reigning champions France, Portugal and Scotland.

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Some fans were probably a little surprised after an hour when head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo made a double substitution immediately after Andrej Kramarić’s goal in the 60th minute had given TSG a 2-1 lead. Centre-back Kevin Vogt and central midfielder Grischa Prömel left the field of play, with a winger and a centre-forward coming on to replace them in Julian Justvan and Ihlas Bebou. The two substitutes triggered a massive reshuffle on the pitch: Pavel Kadeřábek moved into the back-three, Kramarić took Prömel’s position and Marius Bülter went from the left wing to the centre of the TSG attack. Bebou and Justvan were brought on to give Hoffenheim fresh impetus down the wings – and they did just that.

The stadium gates open from 18:30 CEST for the 21:00 CEST kick off.

VfL Wolfsburg have acquired Croatian international Lovro Majer from French Ligue 1 side Rennes, tying the attacking midfielder down to a long-term deal in the process. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract which will make him a Wolf through to 30 June 2028.

Spurs are currently fourth in the Premier League but they will be overtaken by Liverpool and Newcastle if their rivals make the most of their games in hand.

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A pen in one hand and some watermelon in the other. During the training camp in Zillertal, Milos Veljkovic often used his lunch break to meet the fans and to sign autographs. He was also relaxed and full of good humour during Werder’s time in Austria. When asked about Harry Kane’s possible move to the Bundesliga, the 27-year-old joked: “I hope he’s not in Munich for the first matchday!” The England captain finally made the move to Germany’s top flight after a summer full of transfer rumours and he looks set to feature against the Green-Whites in Friday night’s curtain raiser. The match could also mark a reunion for Veljkovic and Kane.

Musiala told BT Sport (via The Athletic) that the Bavarians’ control over the game was unparalleled and cut off any supply to PSG dangermen Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. “We didn’t let them have time on the ball in the final third,” Musiala said. “Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, we know what they’re capable of. We controlled the game better. Overall, it was a good game for us.”