Headline : Euro 2024: Ilkay Gündogan dreaming of the title

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It was one of those moments that prove that Ilkay Gündogan is one of Germany's best midfielders. In the 19th minute of Germany''s match against Scotland, Gündogan took the ball in midfield and played a perfect pass to Kai Havertz in the penalty area, allowing him in turn to set up Jamal Musiala for Germany's second goal. A short time later, Gündogan drew a penalty, which Havertz converted to erase any doubt about the eventual outcome in what would be a dream start to Germany's home Euros.

"A world-class performance. Especially with the external pressure that he's always under," said teammate Thomas Müller after the match. "He had a foot in on the first three goals," Müller added. "Even the first one, he opened things up with his run. Nobody ever sees that in the end."

Not only did Gündogan create danger in front of the visitors' goal himself, he also played a key role in organizing Germany's attack, shouting instructions to his teammates. Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Havertz were among those who benefited most from his efforts.

"For me, and certainly for Flo too, it's important that our backs are covered and we can feel free to play our game," Musiala had said of Gündogan before the tournament kicked off. Against Scotland, 91% of Gündogan's passes reached their target in one of the attacking midfielder's best matches in a German jersey in months.

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