Germany Football Formation

Lineup (4-2-3-1)

NEUER: Leno or ter Stegen maybe better, but less experienced

SCHMELZER: good left-back of German champion Dortmund; more suitable than central defenders like Boateng or Höwedes

BADSTUBER: will definitely be a part of the central defense, has become a world class defender

HUMMELS: best central defender of the Bundesliga; is more secure and more talented than Mertesacker

LAHM: not always on a high level, but nevertheless a world class wingback who can play on both sides; also an important leader

SCHWEINSTEIGER: is an important part of the team, no doubts; leader and string puller behind Özil

KHEDIRA: is mature enough to play on this high level; has made Ballack forgotten; regular player of Real Madrid

ÖZIL: definitely a world class player on the "10" and a highly technically talented player

PODOLSKI: has made the next step with his change to Arsenal London; during tournaments always a key player; left foot is incredible

GÖTZE: one of the biggest talents in the world; has played on an extremely high level in the Bundesliga before his injury; better alternative than Müller with his bad season; Reus rather a man for the position as a striker

GÓMEZ: as last season again with nearly 30 goals in the Bundesliga and many more goals, above all in the Champions League; that´s why he should play, although Klose is in a good shape too this season; Klose is a very good alternative if Gómez has a bad day