Klinsmann ‘we’ll see’ as Bastian lights up Germany

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The host nation may have been craving for the final, but they proved they were still hungry in the ‘mini-final.’ Schweinsteiger, who was left out of Germany’s semi-final after a perceived dip in form, showed he was back to his best with two excellent strikes in the 56th and 78th minutes.

In between, his free-kick also tempted Petit to put through his own goal and the standing ovation when Schweinsteiger left the field to be replaced by Thomas Hitzlsperger was more than merited.