Loew wary of England

Ahead of a possible semi-final clash with England in Euro 2012 if they can overcome Italy, German coach Joachim Loew has admitted he is impressed with Roy Hodgson’s side.

Joachim Loew is impressed with Roy Hodgson.

If England do progress, England and Germany will meet in a repeat of their second stage World Cup clash in 2010, in which Loew’s men ran out comfortable 4-1 winners. This time however, the German boss believes England will be a completely different proposition if they do play each other again in the semi-final, which he believes can be put down to the influence of Hodgson.

“England are much better under Roy Hodgson than in 2010,” said the 52-year-old.

“They are much better organised, they counter-attack fast.

“Roy in a short time, and he is known for this, has really built a good, compact team and got them ready.

“They are not so open any more, they are not as divided as they were in 2010 and they really play well as a team.

“Roy has managed to organise this team very well and they are tactically better than in 2010.

England are rated as 7/4 to progress to the semi-finals, with Italy 15/8.

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