Anton Stach says Leeds boss Daniel Farke has been a "a big big help" in him earning a recall to the Germany squad for the forthcoming international break.
Stach has become a key part of Farke's midfield this season after his summer move from Hoffenheim, scoring four goals and providing three assists, but has not featured for the national team since 2022.
"It was a surprise because my last call-up was four years ago, but I was hard-working for this season and the last season so it's a very good feeling," Stach told BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope.
"I do not like to speculate, I try to stay with myself and work on my weaknesses to strengthen my strengths. I did this and tried to focus on my game and the rest is not my decision."
In his pre-Brentford news conference on Thursday, Farke said Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann will get “a top-class character and guy” and that Stach’s call-up is “well deserved”.
When asked how much credit Farke deserves for his impressive performances, Stach said: "I have to thank him a lot because he trusts in me, he puts me on the pitch so I can show my abilities and it is also the way he is coaching me. I have to be very thankful and I have to go into his office and say 'thank you'!
"I've gained more experience and on a different level, because in the Premier League there are many of the best players in the world. It is good to compete with them and I want to show my abilities in driving the ball, my passing, the strengths in duels. There is still a big space to improve but I think I am on a good way. "
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