NIKLAS SULE is the perfect example of Germany’s immense strength in depth.
Even with 27 appearances to his name in the Bundesliga this season for Bayern Munich, Sule isn’t guaranteed of starting Germany’s opener in Russia
Club-mate Jerome Boateng has been named in Bundestrainer Joachim Low’s provisional 27-man squad despite missing the end of the season with injury.
However, if the Manchester United transfer target doesn’t make it then Sule will step into the side in his place and partner Mats Hummels at centre half.
Ahead of next month’s World Cup in Russia, our friends at Football Whispers have taken a look back over Sule’s career.
Sule first caught the eye with Hoffenheim, joining the club in May 2013 before becoming a first-team regular with the village outfit.