Harry Kane has hailed Bayern Munich's teenage forward Lennart Karl as one of the most exciting young players in Germany, praising his confidence and rapid progress this season.
Vincent Kompany has penned a fresh long-term deal with Bayern Munich, committing his future to the German giants until 2029.
Jurgen Klopp has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz, calling him a "once-in-a-century talent" despite the midfielder's slow start at Liverpool, and urging patience as the young star finds his footing.
Belgium and Germany strengthened their bids for the 2026 World Cup with crucial victories on Monday, while France and Switzerland dropped points in tight encounters.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has defended attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz slow start with Liverpool since joining the club in the summer.
As the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup roared back into life on Matchday 7, France and Switzerland powered ahead at the top of their groups with commanding victories.