Football national player Robin Gosens experienced the great silence in the German dressing room after the European Championship ended.

“In any case, it was as quiet as a mouse.

I've never had such an atmosphere in my form, ”said the 26-year-old full-back in a Sport1 podcast, describing the mood after the 2-0 draw against England in the second round of the European Championship.

"Nobody said a tone, everyone was in their own world of thoughts and probably asked themselves how we can be eliminated now," added the professional from Atalanta Bergamo.

The early failure of the national team “still hurts like hell.

It will take a few more days, if not weeks, because it is incredibly and incredibly bitter, ”explained Gosens.

Nevertheless, the new crowd favorite, who was particularly enthusiastic in the 4-2 draw against Portugal in the preliminary round, also takes good memories with him on vacation.

“I will remember that forever.

I'll tell my children and grandchildren about it, ”said Gosens about the game against Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. in Munich.

For him, “a childhood dream has come true” with the missions at the European Championships.

National player Joshua Kimmich also vented his frustration at the end. "The disappointment runs deep and it is really difficult for me to process the whole thing," wrote the 26-year-old on Instagram. The Bayern professional assured that he “believed 100 percent at all times that we could win the tournament”. He was "very sad" about the end, assured the midfielder.

"It was a great opportunity that we unfortunately couldn't take advantage of, and yet I am sure that we will come back," added Kimmich. He was very happy to see thousands of fans return to the stadiums. "It was an overwhelming feeling to finally be able to play in front of you again," wrote Kimmich. He also thanked the outgoing national coach Joachim Löw, whose term of office ended after 15 years. “The era that he shaped will not be forgotten,” said Kimmich. He is grateful for Löw's trust.

Substitute goalkeeper Kevin Trapp also admitted that it was "still difficult to realize that the tournament is already over for us". The 30-year-old goalkeeper from Eintracht Frankfurt assured in the social networks: “But we will come back.” Young star Jamal Musiala also sadly said goodbye on vacation. But the 18-year-old from FC Bayern also emphasized: “My first tournament was an exciting journey for me with many ups and downs. I was able to gain a lot of valuable experience that will help me further. "