Germany have dominated European football over the years but last won the trophy in 2013Date: Friday, 8 July Venue: Brentford Community Stadium, London Kick-off: 20:00 BSTCoverage: BBC One from 19:45 BST, BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and live text coverage on the BBC Sport websiteRarely has it been so difficult to assess Germany’s chances going into a European Women’s Championship.They may be eight-time European champions. They may have won six of the past seven tournaments. But as Euro 2022 hits its stride, the days when Germany won the trophy as a matter of course are over.Oliver Bierhoff, the German men’s and women’s national team director, knows it.”The competition has become bigger,” Bierhoff said. “We no longer have the dominance we had 15 years ago in the women’s game.”Nevertheless, Bierhoff expects Germany to make the semi-finals. At least.A guide to the Germany teamGermany’s teenager who could cause problemsGermany are good – but are they prepared? They warmed up with just one friendly, a 7-0 win over Switzerland, and even though the players are comfortable with a 4-3-3 system, the team has not been as settled as coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg would like.”We may no longer be among the top favourites,” said Voss-Tecklenburg.There is experience and leadership in the squad, but not all of it will be on the pitch. For instance, goalkeeper Almuth Schult, who… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Euro 2022: Germany’s crown has slipped but can they surprise?
