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Hitzfeld backs Weigl and Sane to shine for Germany

The Borussia Dortmund and Schalke youngsters have received praise from the ex-Bayern Munich manager after both being named in Die Mannschaft's provisional Euro 2016 squad

Ottmar Hitzfeld has hailed Julian Weigl as the standout player in the Bundesliga this season after the Borussia Dortmund midfielder was named in Germany's provisional squad for Euro 2016.

Weigl has established himself as an influential presence in Thomas Tuchel's side since moving to Signal Iduna Park from 1860 Munich last year.

National team boss Joachim Low has included Weigl alongside fellow U21 stars Julian Brandt and Joshua Kimmich, all of whom are yet to be capped at senior level, in his plans for the Euros and former Bayern Munich coach Hitzfeld believes the BVB star deserves the recognition.