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Deniz Undav has opened up about a harrowing health battle that nearly cost him his life on two separate occasions. The former Brighton & Hove Albion striker, who is currently starring for Stuttgart and the German national team, revealed the terrifying details of a severe allergic reaction that left him unable to breathe.

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There was still more than half an hour to play in Toronto, but Germany's fans had seen enough. With their team trailing 1-0 to Ivory Coast, and struggling terribly to break down The Elephants, they began chanting Deniz Undav's name. In their eyes, it was clearly time for Germany's super-sub - and Julian Nagelsmann agreed. In the 60th minute of an absorbing World Cup Group E encounter, the coach threw on Undav, Nadiem Amiri and Jamie Leweling. Less than eight minutes later, Amiri whipped over a delightful cross from the right wing that Undav volleyed home emphatically.