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Shock Germany recall for Gotze

“Devastated. The minute I injured my knee, I knew the turnaround to make the World Cup would be tight…Good luck to the boys. I’ll be back soon”
England and Chelsea right-back Reece James on missing out on World Cup selection
“A kid born in a refugee camp wasn’t supposed to make it! But here we are going to the World Cup. Don’t let no one tell you that your dreams are unrealistic”
Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies on making Canada’s World Cup squad

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ne of the biggest shocks of all the World Cup squad announcements was being recalled after last playing for Germany way back in and were also picked after injuries ruled out , and .

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