Former Germany international Stefan Effenberg does not envisage his nation having many problems getting past England in their Euro 2020 last-16 showdown on Tuesday night.
The pair go head-to-head at Wembley in a mouthwatering encounter at Wembley, which is LIVE on talkSPORT, with neither team setting the world alight at this summer’s tournament to date.
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Germany were ten minutes from elimination but drew with Hungary in their last game to progress from the ‘Group of Death’, which also included the World Cup holders France and Portugal.
England, meanwhile, opened their Group D campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Croatia thanks to a Raheem Sterling strike.
Gareth Southgate’s side produced a lethargic display in a 0-0 draw with Scotland at Wembley, while Sterling was on target again as England beat the Czech Republic 1-0 to top Group D.
And Effenberg says he’s seen little evidence to suggest that Southgate’s Three Lions will be a major threat to the Germans.
“I think England will be our easiest opponents so far,” the former Germany midfielder told Sport1.
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“In the group, we had world champions France, European champions Portugal and Hungary as incredibly difficult opponents. We survived it.”
The former Bayern Munich midfielder also questioned Harry Kane’s influence at the tournament to date, with the Tottenham striker yet to get off the mark amid increased speculation over his club future.
He continued: “The English have not yet really had an impact on the tournament and the attack around Harry Kane – which distinguishes them – has not appeared at all.
“So I’m sure we will win the game. The pressure is on the English.
“You play at home. Even if it’s a young team, they are expected to win the title.”
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