Schweinsteiger and Lahm ease World Cup fears

Bayern Munich captain Lahm sustained an ankle injury in the club's 2-0 DFB-Pokal final victory over rivals Borussia Dortmund last weekend, while midfielder Schweinsteiger missed the game because of a knee problem.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also injured his shoulder against Dortmund, and doubts had been raised over the trio's involvement for Joachim Low's Germany side ahead of the showpiece event in Brazil that starts next month.

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