No time for myths as Australia face hard reality against Germany

Australia head coach Ange Postecoglou was in a bullishly myth-busting mood ahead of his side's Confederations Cup Group B opener against world champions Germany in Sochi.

Much has been made of Joachim Low's decision to select a Germany squad lacking most of the country's star names for this trip to Russia, with an emphasis on youth and fringe players a year out from their World Cup defence.

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