Deutschland Looks to Dominate



The Germans have a tough group and will have to be at their best from the start of the tournament. They are a superstar team, not a team of superstars and that is the sort of team that traditionally progress deep into this tournament.

Head Coach Joachim Löw
Team Captain Michael Ballack (Chelsea)
FIFA Ranking 6

Germany are always a consistent football team. They consistently do well in the World Cup as they are well-drilled and always bring their best to this competition.

Joachim Löw took over as head coach in 2006, and continued with the philosophy of his predecessor, Jurgen Klinsmann. Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is not only the captain of his country, but the heart and soul of the team. He will make his 100th appearance for the Germans at this World Cup. Bayern Munich striker Klose has scored 48 goals in 93 internationals, and should be the man that leads from the front.

Clinical efficiency was the hallmark of Germany’s march towards qualification in an easy group featuring Wales, Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein -- who were all put to the sword with the minimum of fuss.

Germany are the clear favourites to progress through this group, though it isn’t going to be easy and they are certainly far from certainties.

Odds to win the World Cup: 14/1 (£9.00)