Gross’s journey with the German national team was a relatively short but impactful one, characterized by his professional approach and technical reliability. He made his debut during a turbulent period for the DFB, first appearing under Hansi Flick in a heavy 4-1 defeat against Japan in September 2023. His final contribution in a Germany shirt came during the World Cup group stages, where he featured as a second-half substitute in the 2-1 loss to Ecuador.
Although his international career ended with that disappointing result, Gross remains positive about the direction of the national team. “I have still fun playing football, here in the club, but in Germany is a change, and that is also good. I will keep my fingers crossed for them,” Gross said.