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David Wagner tells fans to remain calm over Christopher Schindler

Huddersfield Town's Christopher Schindler has made an excellent start to his Premier League career
Image: Huddersfield Town's Christopher Schindler has made an excellent start to his Premier League career

Christopher Schindler has already proved his Premier League pedigree but Huddersfield manager David Wagner believes people should "not get carried away" if they think he is ready for a call-up by the German national team.

Schindler was an unknown quantity on these shores when he arrived for a club-record £1.8m fee last summer but was a star performer as the Terriers won promotion from the Championship.

The 27-year-old has marshalled Town's defence to four clean sheets in six games and was the class act in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Burnley, where he won his personal duel with striker Chris Wood.

However, his boss Wagner is not expecting Germany's team manager Joachim Low to be on the phone any time soon.

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Huddersfield boss David Wagner says it was a deserved point for his side after a 0-0 draw at Burnley

Wagner said of Schindler's international chances this season: "No. He has played six Premier League games and six outstanding ones but if the question is about being a German international, I think everyone should calm down.

"They have some proper centre-backs who are at a good age, but we are very happy that we have him.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23:  David Wagner, Manager of Huddersfield Town looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Huddersfield Town
Image: David Wagner believes Christopher Schindler is not yet ready to earn himself a spot in the German national squad

"I give him no pressure, he's been outstanding since he arrived and he's such a good character, so we'll give him all the support he needs to continue."

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While Schindler arrived in England under the radar from second-tier club 1860 Munich, it is not inconceivable he could soon find himself on some high-profile shopping lists.

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Wagner added: "For me, it's not a surprise what he has shown in the first six games because I have seen it all last season when he played very well.

"He's becoming more in focus and more people are recognising what a great centre-back he is. We will give him every support he needs.

"I am just happy how he has adapted, happy we have him, happy he's such a calm character and happy we don't have to worry that he won't carry on and keep his feet on the ground."

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