Now 31, midfielder Toni Kroos is one of the senior figures in the Germany side that will kick off UEFA EURO 2020.
Germany thrash Latvia 7-1 in the warm-up fixture before heading into Euro 2020 and Ukraine beat Cyprus 4-0 in another warm-fixture of the day.
Germany have recalled Thomas Mueller, a vocal leader with vast experience at major tournaments.
Hansi Flick has been appointed as the head coach of Germany on three-year deal starting after the European Championship this summer.
Hansi Flick has informed Bayern Munich that he wants to leave the German champions at the end of the season.