Toni Kroos Says He's Not Germany's 'Saviour' Ahead Of Euro 2024 Return

World Cup winner Toni Kroos on Thursday announced he was coming out of international retirement ahead of Euro 2024, but insisted he was "not the saviour" of a struggling Germany team. Kroos, 34, will be available for selection in the upcoming March international friendlies against France and the Netherlands having stepped away from the national team three years ago. "Hey folks, short and sweet, I'll be playing for Germany again from March," Kroos said in an Instagram post.

"Why? Because I was asked by the coach and I'm up for it.

"I'm sure that much more is possible with the team at the European Championship than most people think right now."

However, speaking on the Einfach mal Luppen podcast he hosts with his brother Felix, Kroos warned: "I'm not the saviour."

"We can say goodbye to that idea straight away. I see myself as a small cog that fits in with the others."

The Real Madrid midfielder, who has 106 caps for Germany, stepped down from international duty after the Euro 2020 last-16 elimination at the hands of eventual finalists England.

Kroos revealed that Real and Germany teammate Antonio Rudiger "got the ball rolling" on his comeback to the national team, before speaking to national coach Julian Nagelsmann about a possible return. 

"There were detailed conversations, even before we discussed my possible comeback. He was interested in my opinion on one or two topics.

"It's certainly a great confirmation for me when the national team coach calls and says I'm needed."

'Not the favourites'

Kroos said his side were "not the favourites" for the Euros which are being played on home turf but "the players without exception have great qualities."

"We have to show that now. It's nice to be able to say 'we' again."

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