SEEFELD, Austria (Reuters) - Germany defender Mats Hummels is ready to play a leadership role at the European Championship starting next month after returning to the national team following a "painful" two-year absence. "But I had set the goal to work my way back into the team again. Loew hopes the pair will strengthen the backline and improve the team's low conversion rate up front while also helping to handle pressure during matches. We do not want to have a light training session in those matches but to play like we want to play in the Euro," Hummels added. The Germans face world champions France in their Group F opener on June 15 before also playing Hungary and Portugal.

Source: The Star May 31, 2021 11:48 UTC