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Nagelsmann Hands First Germany Calls to Nebel and Collins as U21 Trio Reunites in Bratislava

Nick Woltemade’s rise, capped by a move to Newcastle, is the example the newcomers point to as they step into World Cup qualifying.

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Overview

  • Julian Nagelsmann selected Paul Nebel, 22, and Nnamdi Collins, 21, for their first senior squad involvement for Thursday’s 2026 qualifier in Slovakia (20:45 CEST, ARD).
  • The call-ups bring them back alongside Nick Woltemade, 23, who already has two A-team appearances from the Nations League Final Four in June.
  • All three were runners-up with Germany’s U21s in June, losing 2–3 after extra time to England in the European Championship final hosted in Slovakia.
  • Nebel said Woltemade’s progress is a motivation for him and Collins, welcoming the chance to be together again in the senior camp.
  • Woltemade’s summer move took him from VfB Stuttgart to Newcastle United after links to Bayern Munich, a transfer both newcomers followed closely.