USA’s Joe Scally looks like the perfect hybrid full-back at Gladbach

The 20-year-old is a vital part of Borussia Monchengladbach's rebuild. His development is crucial for club and country

The seconds were ticking away, seemingly more quickly than normal, and Borussia Monchengladbach were heading for another home defeat. This one, a fourth out of four against bottom club Mainz, would really sting.

One of their young players had seen enough. In the 89^th minute he picked the ball up some distance from goal, scurried towards the penalty area, shifted it on to his right foot and thrashed a rocket of a shot up and over Robin Zentner from range before the goalkeeper could even think about getting himself set. Borussia-Park erupted, and Gladbach had salvaged a point.