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Who gave Musiala the nickname 'Bambi' with Germany? Gnabry explains while defending Sane from critics

One highly-rated Bayern Munich forward is earning plenty of praise at Euro 2020, but another is seeing his value called into question

Serge Gnabry has sought to explain why Jamal Musiala is now known as 'Bambi' in the Germany squad, with the Bayern Munich forward also seeking to defend club colleague Leroy Sane from the criticism that has come his way.

Joachim Low has pieced together a squad for Euro 2020 duty that blends youth and experience, with there no magic formula to be found for making that mix work on a star-studded international stage.

Musiala did, however, catch the eye when helping Die Mannschaft to a dramatic 2-2 draw with Hungary and a place in the last 16, with the 18-year-old Bayern starlet endearing himself to impressed team-mates and a demanding fan base.