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'I don't agree with the way he plays' - Matthaus criticises Kroos as Germany Euro 2020 fallout rumbles on

A national team legend feels that the Real Madrid star was a hindrance for his country at the European Championship

Lothar Matthaus has criticised Toni Kroos as the fallout from Germany's Euro 2020 campaign rumbles on, admitting "I don't agree with the way he plays".

Germany suffered an early exit at the hands of arch-rivals England at this summer's European Championship, losing 2-0 at Wembley in the last 16.

Real Madrid star Kroos was among those to fall short of expectations during the tournament, and has since announced his retirement from international football, which came as a welcome surprise to Matthaus.