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Grosskreutz named in Germany squad

The 22-year-old has been key in a five-game winning streak that has seen Dortmund climb to second spot in the Bundesliga after six matches.

There are no other major changes, apart from injured striker Stefan Kiessling being replaced by defender Jerome Boateng, who is fit again.

"We do not need to make big changes at this moment," Germany coach Joachim Low said in a statement. "We have deep trust in our existing strengths who were at the World Cup and met our expectations in the first two Euro qualifiers."

"I am looking forward to the Turkey match. It will be a highlight," Low said. Tens of thousands of visiting fans are expected in the capital, home to a large Turkish community.

"Not on only on the pitch but also the atmosphere in the stadium will be good. A lot of Turks live in Berlin and will offer fiery support in the Olympic stadium. We are prepared to deal with that," he said.