Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has warned that Germany is not going to loiter around as they go searching for a World Cup-Euro double.
Yet to concede a purpose within the tournament, fitting certainly one of just four groups to report this kind of feat following the conclusion of the team stage, Neuer insists that Germany are not at the tournament to "mess about".
Insisting that private records intended little to him, Neuer reserved reward for his defensive colleagues, however was once relaxed in admitting that "we know we would definitely concede at some point."
showing calm ahead of the last-16 tie in Lille, the keeper mentioned that "it can be yet another sort of strain within the knockout rounds however for me, nothing alterations".
Having made 68 appearances for the countrywide part, the 30-year-historical went on to stress that "we all know what is predicted of us".
Germany's opponents on Saturday night, Slovakia certified for the knockout stages of the competitors following a resilient show in opposition to England. The stalemate ensured that Slovakia finished third in workforce B, progressing as probably the most satisfactory 0.33-positioned facets.
The sector Keeper of the year was once positive that the world champions had the ability of breaking down a shielding aspect, declaring, "up to now now we have only played towards groups who've parked the bus."
The record meanwhile states that Joachim Low's aspect spent their Friday training session rehearsing moves in opposition to a six-man defence.
Despite Germany's impressive begin to Euro 2016, they'll be wary ahead of a favourable knockout tie. Reflecting on Slovakia's three-1 victory over the world champions earlier than the match commenced, Germany's shot stopper stated that "used to be yet another sport in specific stipulations."