Stange shines at the Euros: Selke backs HSV gem for two titles! | OneFootball

Otto Stange is in outstanding form at the ongoing U19 European Championship. The HSV talent can even dream of winning two titles.

With a convincing 4–0 win over Wales, Germany’s U19 side has already secured its place in the semifinals ahead of schedule. Stange once again played a major role, scoring against Wales after also netting a brace in the 4–3 opening win over Denmark. With three goals in two matches, the 19-year-old now tops the tournament scoring chart alongside Spain’s José Antonio Morante.

On Saturday (3 p.m.), the two will now face off directly for pole position in the race for the golden boot. In the final group-stage match, Germany and Spain – both with a perfect points record so far – will also battle for top spot in the group. Red-hot Stange is almost certain to be in the starting lineup once again.

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HSV: Selke sees Stange as “a good Bundesliga striker”

The strong performances of the HSV forward have not gone unnoticed by his former mentor Davie Selke either. “Otto is a very eager learner. We had a very good connection during my time in Hamburg,” said the Hamburg promotion hero, who now plays for Başakşehir Istanbul, in an interview with Mopo. The two are still in touch today. “Of course I’m also following the Euros. I’m very happy about Otto’s scoring rate.”

Selke knows from personal experience how important a successful U19 tournament can be. In 2014, he led Germany to the European title with six goals and was also the tournament’s top scorer. Now he believes Stange is capable of a similar success story. “I’d love to see him break the record. And I’d also love to see him win the golden boot at this tournament and for the title to come back to Germany for the first time since 2014,” Selke said.

From the former international’s perspective, Stange is already on a very promising path. “Basically, he has everything it takes to become a good Bundesliga striker. But he still has a few steps to take.” The HSV jewel could take the next ones at the Euros in the coming days.

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