On top of the world: Germany’s Maximilian Mittelstaedt (left) has described his rise to become a Germany regular as “totally surreal. — AFP
HERZOGENAURACH: Maximilian Mittelstaedt’s stunning rise from relegated bench player to Germany starting XI is symbolic of how the Euro 2024 hosts have been reborn under coach Julian Nagelsmann.
One year ago, Mittelstaedt was relegated with Hertha Berlin.
