
Marcell Jansen has been forced to withdraw from the Germany squad for this week's World Cup qualifiers with Russia and Wales.

Michael Ballack and Torsten Frings return to Germany's squad for the World Cup qualifiers with Russia and Wales.

Hoffenheim boss Ralf Rangnick believes Marvin Compper is worthy of a place in the Germany team.

Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff and Michael Ballack have settled their differences.

Uefa is set to announce the expansion of the European Championship finals to 24 teams.

Andreas Hinkel believes his return to the Germany squad proves that he made the right decision to join Celtic.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 11th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| 19:45 | Germany vs Russia |
| Wednesday 15th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| 19:45 | Germany vs Wales |
| Wednesday 19th November | |
| International Match | |
| TBC | Germany vs England |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 10th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Finland 3 - 3 Germany | |
| Saturday 6th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Liechtenstein 0 - 6 Germany | |
| Wednesday 20th August | |
| International Match | |
| Germany 2 - 0 Belgium | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | Russia | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Wales | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 2 | 1 |