Man-of-the-Match Brajan Gruda reflects on unforgettable Germany debut

Brajan Gruda is still struggling to wipe the smile off his face after a dream Germany debut against Serbia. The Leipzig winger marked his first appearance for the national team with a spectacular solo goal and was deservedly named Man of the Match.

"I'm smiling all the time and I'm happy. To make my debut today is a dream of mine and my entire family. I'm thinking about everyone. It was obviously fantastic to crown it with a goal," Gruda said after the match.

The 22-year-old also revealed that he had a feeling he would feature from the start after picking up some positive signals during training. A conversation with Jürgen Klopp then gave him an additional confidence boost.

"I could already sense something in training that suggested I might start. I had a little chat with the coach, and he gave me a lot of confidence," Gruda explained.

And what about that stunning solo goal? According to the winger, there was no elaborate plan behind it.

"It was instinct. When I dribble, I don't think too much," he revealed.

Judging by his performance against Serbia, that instinct is certainly working just fine.