BBC: A year on from Brazil 2014, World Cup winners Germany are stuttering their way towards qualification for the 2016 European Championship. A shock defeat by Poland and a home draw with Republic of Ireland have punctuated their six group games so far, prompting concern from fans and media.
No Euro 2016 tag before anyone asks. We can still submit news for Euro 2012 though... :/
Germany won't win, the players gone can't be replaced nor can the newbies coming in for the subs.
Should be the most interesting Euro since 2004.
Gotze isn't a striker.
Reus on the left.
Ozil through the centre.
If I had to put my money on one team, I'll go France . They have a good generation developing - Lloris, Varane, Zouma, Kondogbia, Schneiderlin, Pogba, Griezman, Fekir, Lacazette. Belgium are also strong contenders.
well tbh no one expected german to win in the wc 2014. all bets on brazil, spain, argentine. individually, there are no notable player in the german team. but their teamwork is brilliant. i think it's because most of the player are in bundesliga, the most relaxed legue there is