 | Former captain Michael Ballack 'surprised' Loew kept Germany job after woeful World CupGermany's Nations League clash with the Netherlands on Saturday in Amsterdam will be Loew's 168th international since taking charge in 2006, but Ballack says his 12-year reign should already be over. |
 | Germany coach Joachim Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle, makes changes to squadHe said he failed to instil a sense of urgency and passion among his players who lost two of their three group matches. |
