If we needed further evidence of Emre Can’s potential as a central midfielder, it’s being shown to us at the European Under-21 championships…
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Deployed in this position for the Germans, Can threaded a sumptuous through-ball to Kevin Volland in his side’s 3-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday evening.
It essentially proves that our 21-year-old powerhouse has the attributes to develop into an outstanding central midfielder, rather than a makeshift defender.
If that wasn’t enough, he scored this brilliant goal in Germany’s opening fixture.
Exciting stuff.