The discussion about Julian Nagelsmann's role with Nico Schlotterbeck before the tournament did not focus solely on the European Championship. Of course, the national coach revealed that Antonio Rudiger and Jonathan Tah are the European Championship regulars in defense. Nagelsmann also showed Schlotterbeck his very good prospects: he is “a player who is and will be important for the German national team. Schlotterbeck, at 24 years old, is the youngest central defender on the squad.” Rüdiger is 31, Tah is 28. The substitutes Waldemar Anton and Robin Koch are also older at 27, especially Schlotterbeck's former colleague Mats Hummels, 35, who is no longer nominated.