Manchester City star playmaker Ilkay Gundogan has issued a response to Germany fans who booed him during the win over Saudi Arabia.

Joachim Low’s side registered a 2-1 victory in their final warm-up clash ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

Gundogan was whistled for his second successive game for Germany when he came on as a substitute in the second half.

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Following the game, Gundogan took to social media to state that he is still grateful to play for Germany despite the criticism.

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Gundogan came under fire from sections of the German media for meeting the Turkish president in London last month.