Real Madrid coach Ancelotti hoping Kroos reverses retirement decision

Kroos is scheduled to hang up the boots after Germany's Euros campaign.

But Ancelotti told ll Giornale: “Luka (Modric) is a unique example of quality and professionalism. 

"Unfortunately, Kroos decided to stop, he is a German in his decisions, but he will continue living in Madrid. I told him that if he changes his stance in autumn, we start again with a call.”

He added: “Germany, who play at home, have an interesting team. Italy has lacked a generational shift after the 2021 victory, I don’t know what chances we have (of winning).”