Overview
- He started and scored twice in a 6-0 Euro 2027 qualifier against Malta in Fürth.
- At 17 years, eight months and 24 days, he became the third-youngest scorer in Germany U21 history, according to SPORT1.
- Teammate Tom Bischof said Karl declined the debutant singing tradition and will owe a forfeit, joking that sweets will do.
- Coach Toni Di Salvo praised the display but emphasized Karl must keep earning minutes at Bayern to develop.
- Germany sit second after a earlier loss to Greece and head to Georgia on Tuesday needing points to stay on track.