Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger has suggested that his country must follow the way Spain and Barcelona defend if they want Euro 2012 glory.
The Bayern Munich captain insists that the key to success is a solid defence, which must be improved upon in the final group match against Denmark.
"If you look at the ideal example, Barcelona or Spain, you can see how good their defenders are at setting up, even while they still have possession. That is perfect defending," Schweinsteiger is quoted as saying on the official UEFA website.
"The teams that defend well in this tournament will go far. In many situations when you are attacking, you already have to start thinking about what happens once the ball is lost.
"As a defensive player, you already have to watch the opposing attackers and ask yourself what could happen when the ball is lost."
Germany require just one point to make the quarter-finals as they sit top of Group B with six points from two games.
