´We have to enjoy this pressure´ – Kroos wants Germany to thrive on hosting Euro 2024

Toni Kroos urged Germany to embrace the special pressure of hosting Euro 2024, as Julian Nagelsmann s side prepare to launch the tournament on Friday.

DFB will host their first major international tournament since the 2006 World Cup, where they finished third after losing to eventual champions Italy in the semi-finals.

Germany launch their campaign against Scotland at Munich Football Arena on Friday, while also facing Hungary and Switzerland in Group A.

And Kroos, who will retire from football after the tournament, wants his team-mates to enjoy the great honour of playing in their home event.

At every tournament on home soil [there is pressure]. It is even more special, the midfielder told reporters during a press conference.

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