Germany can not have lifted a major international trophy in 16 years, but for the winner Andreas Köpke EURO '96 no doubt that the current crop has "all the necessary ingredients for success."
With Germany and only two wins in his first major international trophy in 16 years, we look back on their success at Euro '96 with goalkeeper Andreas Kopke.
Köpke was a key figure in the triumph of Germany in England, perhaps more remarkable saving Gareth Southgate lack of space in the penalty shootout victory against the hosts in the semifinals. Berti Vogts side 'were level 1-1 with the Czech Republic after 90 minutes in the top flight, but the golden goal from Oliver Bierhoff said third European crown in dramatic fashion.
"We were not favorites to win the competition in 1996, but flourished as a team during the tournament," said Kopke, now goalkeeping coach of Germany. "We've had a few injury problems, the team grew together as a result and became stronger. We have been successful at the time because we play as a team and we were lucky that you need to become European champions.
"But the team we have now is much more technically gifted. We played great football, covering a lot of ground and are clinical in front of goal. All the necessary ingredients for success are there, and this has improved considerably since 1996. But it is difficult to compare the style of the two teams. "
With Germany and only two wins in his first major international trophy in 16 years, we look back on their success at Euro '96 with goalkeeper Andreas Kopke.
Köpke was a key figure in the triumph of Germany in England, perhaps more remarkable saving Gareth Southgate lack of space in the penalty shootout victory against the hosts in the semifinals. Berti Vogts side 'were level 1-1 with the Czech Republic after 90 minutes in the top flight, but the golden goal from Oliver Bierhoff said third European crown in dramatic fashion.
"We were not favorites to win the competition in 1996, but flourished as a team during the tournament," said Kopke, now goalkeeping coach of Germany. "We've had a few injury problems, the team grew together as a result and became stronger. We have been successful at the time because we play as a team and we were lucky that you need to become European champions.
"But the team we have now is much more technically gifted. We played great football, covering a lot of ground and are clinical in front of goal. All the necessary ingredients for success are there, and this has improved considerably since 1996. But it is difficult to compare the style of the two teams. "
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