Nathaniel Brown: The left back Germany have been waiting for
Key takeaways
- A strong option at left back is overdue for Germany.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5FWl ZNathaniel Brown is a star in the making for Germany Image: David Ballering Ii/ZUMA/IMAGOAdvertisement.
- "You see how hard the kid works, every single day.
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A strong option at left back is overdue for Germany. Nathaniel Brown is quickly becoming a star at the World Cup.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FWl ZNathaniel Brown is a star in the making for Germany Image: David Ballering Ii/ZUMA/IMAGOAdvertisement. A sunny day off from work in the midst of your first World Cup is not a bad way to celebrate turning 23. But such has been life for Nathaniel Brown of late, that having a birthday on Tuesday fits perfectly with the good vibes train he has long been on.
"You see how hard the kid works, every single day. To play like that in his first World Cup game and score a goal right away is outstanding for someone his age," said forward Kai Havertz. "We need players like that on the Germany team."