Ilkay Gundogan talks about Ryan Porteous' brutal mistake

Ilkay Gundogan delivers a solid performance in Germany's opening European Championship win, but he must survive a moment of shock. Now he talks about the scene.

Captain Ilkay Gundogan did not suffer any serious injuries despite the serious error committed by the German national football team in the opening match, which the German national team won 5-1 in the European Championship at home against Scotland.

“It's all good. The gangs are stable. I've been through worse,” the FC Barcelona star midfielder said on ZDF on Friday. Ryan Porteous's rude introduction shortly before half-time, for which the Scot was shown red, Raising fears of the worst at first, but Gundogan was able to continue playing.

The 33-year-old also commented on the incident on MagentaTV after the match, saying: “I'm not really worried.” “He comes in dangerously, but I also think he wants to hit the ball – and he hits me with his outstretched leg.”

He himself “was lucky” and had stable ligaments. “I'm sure nothing's broken. Just a little sore.” With adrenaline, he didn't notice much of it.

Gundogan, who has had to endure criticism recently, received additional praise from national team coach Julian Nagelsmann: “Ilkay deserved a goal. He had good interceptions twice, and was always in dangerous areas.”

Accordingly, Gundogan was very satisfied with his start in the European Championship. “I'm glad he allowed me to do this, and I can be a creator for my teammates today,” the midfielder said.

June 15, 1996: England celebrates a prestigious victory over its arch-rivals Scotland in the European Championship on home soil. In a 2-0 win, great playmaker Paul Gascoigne scored the goal of his life.

The stage couldn't be better. England hosts the European Championship: “Football is coming home” blared from the speakers. It's a match against arch-rivals Scotland on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Wembley Stadium. He will forever be remembered for one of the most dramatic goals in football history – and also for the iconic celebration.