Jack Grealish has a special message for Ilkay Gundogan after his Euro heroics against Hungary

Jack Grealish was full of praise for Ilkay Gundogan after the former Man City player grabbed a goal and an assist in Germany's 2-0 win over Hungary.

Jack Grealish has a special message for Ilkay Gundogan after his Euro heroics against Hungary

Ilkay Gundogan received a warm message from former teammate Jack Grealish after his stunning display against Hungary (Via IMAGO and X/@ManCityHub)

Simply put, Ilkay Gundogan ran the show for Germany against Hungary last night. The FC Barcelona midfielder was at his very best as the tournament hosts booked their spot in the Round of 16, thereby becoming the first team to do so at the Euros. Jack Grealish was everyone when he posted an Instagram story praising his former teammate and captain.

Playing alongside Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz in midfield, the No.21 picked up a crucial goal and assist as Germany made their way past Hungary in Group A. Following his player of the match display, Jack Grealish took to Instagram to shower praise on the 33-year-old. 

Cant explain how good this guy is man. Honestly one of the best players I've had the pleasure of playing with ??.
Jack Grealish posted on Instagram

Fans are convinced that the return of Toni Kroos to the squad, paired with the composure and quality of Gundogan in midfield will hand the Germans the title in their home ground.

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After booking their spot in the next round, Germany’s final group-stage game will be against Switzerland.

Germany cruise past Hungary to become first team to secure Round of 16 berth

After an impressive opening game against Scotland, Euro 2024 hosts Germany did not disappoint as they became the first side in the competition to book their spot for the next round. They did so with a 2-0 win over Hungary in a largely one-sided encounter in Group A. Germany owe the win to captain Ilkay Gundogan, who scored the second while also assisting the opening goal.

Ilkay Gundogan and Andras Schafer
Ilkay Gundogan won player of the match against Hungary (Via IMAGO)

After a nervy opening to the game, Gundogan found himself inside the box with an opportunity to gift Jamal Musiala an easy finish from close range. The captain worked hard to dispossess Hungary defender Willi Orban before assisting Musiala for the opener. The second goal however, was much more easier on the eye.

Maximilian Mittelstadt picked out the midfielder who was left unmarked in the middle of the penalty area. Gundogan did well to comfortably slot the ball into the bottom right corner with his left. Despite Germany’s dominance, Hungary were still presented with multiple opportunities to get on the scoresheet. Manuel Neuer also managed to keep a clean sheet on the day he equalled Gianluigi Buffon as the keeper with the most appearances at the Euros.

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