Thursday, 14th November, 2013
Germany centurion Joachim Low hopes playing the likes of Italy and England will be a blessing in disguise towards a World-Cup win his country is obliged to achieve.
Low will become one of four Germany head coaches to reach 100 games in charge when they face Italy tomorrow in a friendly in Milan.
Germany came closest to lifting the trophy in 2002 when they finished runners-up to Brazil and for Low, at least, it has been too long.
"You're obliged to win a title after a certain time, and we're preparing believing we can win it", Low told the Bundesliga's official website.
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"There are other nations who, like us, will be going to Brazil hoping to do so too. We'll need to be at our best.
"We don't fear [Italy], but we certainly have a lot of respect. I'm glad though we're up against such a strong side, it will help us get even stronger.
"These games will be the last ones up until March. I hope to be able to give every player a chance."
Low's milestone follows in the footsteps of Euro 96 winner Berti Vogts and World Cup-winning coaches Helmut Schon and Sepp Herberger.
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