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World Cup | Group Stage

Jun 26, 2014 at 5pm UK

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Team News: Lukas Podolski starts for Germany against USA

By Christopher Dodd, Reporter

Published: June 26 2014 | 16:29

Last updated: June 28 2014 | 16:20

Both Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger feature for Germany as they take on the USA in their final Group G game at the World Cup.

Germany have decided to start Lukas Podolski in attack as they take on the USA in their final Group G game at the World Cup this afternoon.

The Arsenal man comes in to replace Mario Gotze, who drops to the bench, while the Germans have also brought Bastian Schweinsteiger back into their starting XI.

Meanwhile, the Americans have opted to put their faith in Clint Dempsey as they seek just a point to gain qualification.

The USA will pivot around Kyle Beckerman, who will hold the centre of midfield, with attacking support supplied by the likes of Graham Zusi.

USA: Howard; Johnson, Beasley, Jones, Gonzalez, Besler, Zusi, Beckerman, Dempsey, Bradley, Davis
Subs: Yedlin, Brooks, Jóhannsson, Diskerud, Bedoya, Guzan, Green, Wondolowski, Cameron, Chandler, Rimando

The United States pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 © Getty Images

Germany: Neuer; Boateng, Höwedes, Lahm, Mertesacker, Hummels, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Müller, Ozil, Podolski
Subs: Groskreutz, Ginter, Khedira, Schürrle, Klose, Zieler, Draxler, Durm, Gotze, Mustafi, Weidenfeller, Kramer

Germany pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 © Getty Images