By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

“A dream come true” – Lennart Karl overjoyed after Germany World Cup call-up

Lennart Karl has described his inclusion in Germany's World Cup squad as "a dream come true".
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After impressing in his first two appearances for Germany’s senior national team in March, Lennart Karl has been handed a call-up for this summer’s World Cup.

Following the announcement on Thursday afternoon, the 18-year-old FC Bayern Munich youngster took to Instagram to share his excitement.

“A dream come true to be able to play a World Cup for my country,” Karl wrote in an Instagram story.

“Thanks for the support. Let’s goooo!”

Karl has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Bayern Munich’s first team, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists in 38 appearances.

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