Germany captain Philipp Lahm feels whoever they face in the Euro 2012 semi-finals, the match will prove to be "a footballing classic".
Die Mannschaft booked their place in the last four courtesy of a 4-2 thrashing of Greece on Friday, and will face either England or Italy, who clash in their quarter-final tie on Sunday evening.
Bayern Munich ace Lahm feels both the Three Lions and Azzurri have their different strong points, but believes either way their eventual semi-final encounter will be one not to be missed.
"Whoever we meet, it is going to be a footballing classic," he said. "What more could you want than to meet such an opponent in the semi-final?"I think Italy are a bit stronger, cleverer and tactically well-schooled and they are harder to beat."England have their class and they have changed their game a little to be more defensive now and it is not so easy to face either of them.
"I am looking forward to a classic. One thing is for sure, we are going to have to work hard to get through and we cannot presume we have won."But our overall aim is to win this tournament."
Die Mannschaft booked their place in the last four courtesy of a 4-2 thrashing of Greece on Friday, and will face either England or Italy, who clash in their quarter-final tie on Sunday evening.
Bayern Munich ace Lahm feels both the Three Lions and Azzurri have their different strong points, but believes either way their eventual semi-final encounter will be one not to be missed.
"Whoever we meet, it is going to be a footballing classic," he said. "What more could you want than to meet such an opponent in the semi-final?"I think Italy are a bit stronger, cleverer and tactically well-schooled and they are harder to beat."England have their class and they have changed their game a little to be more defensive now and it is not so easy to face either of them.
"I am looking forward to a classic. One thing is for sure, we are going to have to work hard to get through and we cannot presume we have won."But our overall aim is to win this tournament."
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