Ilkay Gündogan expects to remain Germany captain despite the expected return of long-time skipper Manuel Neuer and veteran Toni Kroos. Barcelona midfielder Gündogan was named captain last year by then coach Hansi Flick when Neuer was sidelined with a leg fracture, and new helmsman Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the 33-year-old in this role. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer is set to return into the squad for the first time since the 2022 World Cup, and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos is coming out