Never Underestimate Ze Germans

The one thing that every major football tournament can guarantee, is football pundits and opposition managers underestimating Germany. They never seem to learn. Let's have a look at a few things that have been said about them during this World Cup.




Harry Redknapp - I am sure we will win anyway. Germany beat an ageing Australia side in their first game but lost to Serbia before overcoming Ghana in a pretty even final group game. I do not think it is the best German side we have seen, that is for sure, and I do not see why we cannot beat them. I am pretty confident.
Graham Taylor - It is Germany next, but so what?
Alan Hansen - The Germans are contenders themselves but they have been inconsistent so far in South Africa too and they are certainly beatable. In terms of the squad they have got, England should reach the semi-finals at least now.
Alan Shearer - The Germans are an ordinary side.
Steven Gerrard - We can match anyone
Sven Goran Eriksson - I think they can beat Germany.
Maradona - A different game is played every match and this is going to be different because we are coming out to attack them and play in their faces. This is what has made them nervous.

You can see why all these people get paid the big bucks to offer their opinions in the football world.