Hansi Flick: Germany "sure" to progress

Joachim Loew
© PA Photos
Germany assistant boss Hansi Flick has said that the players are "sure" that the team will progress from the group stages at Euro 2012.

Joachim Low's side were drawn in the 'group of death' alongside Portugal, Denmark and the Netherlands. However, while Flick admits that it will be a tough test, he remains confident that Die Mannschaft will reach the knockout rounds.

"It's important to win the first game," he said.

"We are sure that we will advance past the group stage. But we have to be there from the first moment.

"We expect Portugal to be on [our] level. Nani and Ronaldo are good for surprises."

The Germans kick off their campaign against Portugal this evening.
Tables
TeamPGDPTS
1Manchester United384389
2Manchester City383278
3Chelsea383675
4Arsenal383573
5Tottenham Hotspur382072
6Everton381563
7Liverpool382861
8West Bromwich Albion38-449
9Swansea City38-446
10West Ham United38-846
11Norwich City38-1744
12Fulham38-1043
13Stoke City38-1142
14Southampton38-1141
15Aston Villa38-2241
16Newcastle United38-2341
17Sunderland38-1339
RWigan Athletic38-2636
RReading38-3028
RQueens Park Rangers38-3025