A late equaliser from substitute Niclas Füllkrug rescued a point for Germany against Switzerland, and ensured Die Mannschaft would finish top of Group A.
An early Dan Ndoye strike looked to have spoiled the German party, but the hosts showed character to earn themselves a draw and goal scorer Füllkrug hopes they can build on this in the latter stages of the tournament.
Top Spot in Group A
Füllkrug was quick to establish the importance of the result when speaking to the media after the game, and the positives Die Mannschaft can take from their unbeaten start to the tournament.
"When you equalise so late in the game, it's definitely important. And especially since we regained top spot in the group because of it. Now we'll see how things go from here."
Füllkrug added: "We made it through the group stage as group winners. I believe, with a decent number of points, well-deserved points. Now let's see what comes next."
On Home Support
The Borussia Dortmund striker was also quick to praise the home support Germany have experienced so far, and welcome a round of 16 tie for Die Mannschaft at his club sides' stadium.
"I think that a round of 16 match in Dortmund can be a huge advantage for us as the host country with the home crowd. If there are 82,000 fans cheering us on, in the stadium supporting us, it will be a fantastic game. I'm pretty sure of that".
Nagelsmann Praises Füllkrug Impact
Julian Nagelsmann also spoke to the media after the match, and the German manager was very keen to commend Füllkrug for his impact off the bench.
"(Füllkrug) gives a good argument for both jobs- coming from the starting eleven and off the bench. It's good luck and bad luck for him that he is so good in that role."
Nagelsmann was also quick to establish the importance of squad depth, and the amazing quality the German squad possesses: "It's always important to have players on the bench who can change games. We have players who can come in off the bench who are different. We need every player. They can be important for us in every situation."
Nagelsmann Commends Character
Speaking on the hard-earned draw versus Switzerland, the German manager was happy with his side's efforts, and praised the bravery they showed to get back into the game.
"In the end, it's a well-deserved point. Of course on the counter you can take risks and can conceded. We did well to come back. We deserved to equalise. Switzerland were a great opponent and it was an entertaining game."
Nagelsmann, Füllkrug, and the rest of the German squad will now turn their attention to Group C, as they wait to find out who will finish runner up, and therefore be Die Mannschaft's opponent in the round of 16 at Euro 2024.
