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Germany bank on youth against Kazakhstan

Germany lead Group A with 12 points from four games, with their opponents bottom of the table without a point.

"Of course we are favourites and expect three points out of it," team manager Oliver Bierhoff said on Wednesday.

"We want to continue to be so dominant in the group and we will not look at our opponents' game but try to play our technically strong and dynamic game instead."

"It is good to give them the chance early. We have seen that with players like Mesut Ozil, Jerome Boateng, and Sami Khedira just to mention some, it has paid off," he said.

One of those battling for a spot in the crowded offensive midfield is Mainz 05's Andre Schuerrle (pictured), 20, who received his second call-up.

"He has had a positive development and is a dynamic, quick player," said Bierhoff. "It is important to bring such players into the team and give them the chance."

"We will need to play in fifth gear," said Beranek, aware of the challenge that lies ahead in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 47,000 in Kaiserslautern.