Toni Kroos lavishes praise on Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has lavished praise on Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Kroos and Ter Stegen both play their international football for Germany, and the pair are currently with their national team preparing for the upcoming friendlies against Spain and Brazil.

Kroos insisted that he was not trying to lure Ter Stegen to Real Madrid, but was keen to pay tribute to the qualities of the stopper.

"I like Ter Stegen a lot," Kroos told AS. "Marc is one of the best in the world and without doubt he is the perfect keeper... for Barcelona.

"The best thing about Ter Stegen is that he makes very few mistakes. He's perfect for Barca because he starts moves from the back and there aren't many keepers who can do that."

Germany will host Spain on Friday night before welcoming Brazil on March 27.