Joshua Kimmich: "We want to make Germany proud again" | OneFootball

Germany's national team captain Joshua Kimmich has vowed to “make Germany proud again” ahead of their Group E clash with Curaçao.

“That's our biggest goal. We know that we are representing our entire country here,” Kimmich said, in an interview with Sport BILD.

"You can feel that playing a major tournament for Germany is something completely different to anything else. 

“We have a huge opportunity to create excitement and joy in Germany. As captain, my role has become a bit more special,” he added.

Regarding the assembly of players brought together by Julian Nagelsmann, the 31-year-old has the utmost faith in their determination.

"If we give our best, play with heart, passion and determination, we may be able to transfer that energy to the whole country and provide a similar impulse to the one created by the 2006 World Cup. 

"I experienced that World Cup as a kid and was able to witness it firsthand. I feel a lot of positive energy within our [current] squad. 

“There will also be moments when we suffer on the pitch. Knowing that the country is behind us can help us enormously,” he concluded.