Low: Germans have no fear of Lions

GERMANY coach Joachim Low insists his young side have no fear ahead of their last-16 showdown with England — but admits there will be a certain amount of “healthy tension”.

Tomorrow’s clash in Bloemfontein renews one of the biggest rivalries in international football, with England and Germany having met each other in a number of crucial matches down the years.

This weekend’s latest instalment will see a youthful Germany outfit pitted against a hugely experienced England side boasting the likes of Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, players Low believes are among the best in Europe.

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