🔥 Youngster keeps promise, Germany ace delivers on his word | OneFootball

“I can feel my self-confidence growing. I’m trying to take the lead here as well and bring energy,” emphasized David Raum at the start of the week at the DFB team base in Herzogenaurach. The 27-year-old’s message?

Quite clearly: in the national team as well, Leipzig’s new captain is ready to take responsibility. And how good that it’s already working this evening in the qualifier against Luxembourg.

In the 12th minute, Raum lined up a free kick from about 25 meters out from a slightly right-of-center position — the right decision in the eyes of Julian Nagelsmann and the DFB squad.

Moments later, the ball was in the net. Sometimes actions follow words that quickly.

Midway through the first half, Germany were already 2–0 up. Joshua Kimmich also took responsibility and scored from the spot (21’). After goals from Gnabry (47’) and Kimmich (51’), it’s now 4–0. That’s how it would ultimately remain.

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