Joachim Löw is in bullish mood ahead of Germany's Euro 2008 campaign as he steels his side to face Poland, Croatia and Austria...
It's been less than two years since Germany last squared off with neighbours Poland, but the two will reunite next summer at Euro 2008.
It was a close encounter of the nervy kind during the World Cup, but Nationalelf coach Joachim Löw is eager for the tournament to begin in order to set the record straight in what will be a gala occasion.
"We're excited," the boss told Sky Sports.
"When we played Poland in the last World Cup we only scored in the last minute.
"They were very strong and remember that game was in a German stadium with 80,000 fans. They showed great courage. I'm sure Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski will be excited to be playing Poland because of their origins."
The Germans will also take on Croatia and Austria in what coach Slaven Bilic has described as another group of death.
While most feel that Group C, involving Netherlands, Italy, France and Romania, is more worthy of that accolade, Löw is taking nothing for granted.
"It's a group that's not as difficult as Group C but everyone has to play at a high level to win this championship."
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