Juergen Klinsmann believes his native Germany have the quality to overcome the challenge of Spain and win Euro 2012.
The Germans were knocked out in the semi-finals of both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups and were runners-up at Euro 2008.
However, the USA coach said Germany now boast a squad with many talents at their disposal, and believes they can lift the trophy in Poland and Ukraine.
I hope that Germany can prevail this time. I believe that we now have a team with many different strengths, a team that can leave their mark on the Euros and win the title in the end, he told Frankfurter Rundschau on Thursday.
I think that we have the conviction, the inner-strength to say, No matter what comes next we can overcome it, whether it s Spain or anyone else.’
Klinsmann was at the helm for Germany s unsuccessful 2006 World Cup campaign, before handing the reins to current coach Joachim Loew, who acted as his assistant when he was in charge.
The 47-year-old said the two had a fantastic relationship when they worked together.
Jogi Low was a true friend and not just an assistant coach. We could sit together and talk for hours, Klinsmann said.
Germany kick off their Euro 2012 campaign against Portugal on June 9 before clashes against the Netherlands and Denmark in Group B.
