Germany seemed in strong form with an opening 2-0 win at Euro 2016 before a slack showing against Poland while Northern Ireland are buzzing after replicating the world champions' result against Ukraine last time out.
Both sides are vying for a place in the round of 16 as the group stages draw to a close. Julian Taylor (Northern Ireland) and Stephan Uersfeld (Germany) preview Tuesday's Group C clash.
Julian Taylor: Northern Ireland's dreams are now overshadowing initial disappointment. From defeat to Poland to a classic 2-0 win over Ukraine, a genuine exhilaration exists within the team camp, with the possibility of reaching the round of 16 unfolding.
If Michael O'Neill's men somehow beat Germany, it would likely establish a meeting with one of the best-performing third-placed teams while finishing second to Poland would see them face the runners-up from Group A. O'Neill doesn't lack nerve, with the manager implementing five changes and a fresh, 4-5-1 strategy against Ukraine. Another collective, extraordinary, effort is required at Parc des Princes.
Stephan Uersfeld: Here we go again. Germany lack a leader and Joachim Low has selected the wrong players, as usual. Doesn't anyone remember Algeria, and how they nearly ended Germany's dream of winning the 2014 World Cup?
The goalless draw against Poland has left a nation in shock. They were convinced that Germany would celebrate another title on July 10 but a goalless draw has raised a few doubts.
The facts: Germany lead Group C with four points. They have scored two goals while not conceding. They will qualify for the knockout stages and from there, the world champions can start over.
They will need to find solutions in attack and at the back if they want to add the European Championship to their World Cup triumph. Low and his staff are confident it will happen, and there is no reason not to trust them.
For all Evans' experience, coping with Muller's menace is sure to be as taxing as anything in a heralded career. The Bayern Munich star is renowned for driving at opposition defences from the right side of an advanced midfield role, or from an orthodox wing position, and did so to great effect against Ukraine.
West Brom enforcer Evans moved on quickly from the frustration of Poland to nullify the Ukrainians. He now requires maximum know-how to stop Muller -- an expert finisher from all angles -- from gaining space behind the back line to assist deadly Mario Gotze.
Both sides are vying for a place in the round of 16 as the group stages draw to a close. Julian Taylor (Northern Ireland) and Stephan Uersfeld (Germany) preview Tuesday's Group C clash.
Julian Taylor: Northern Ireland's dreams are now overshadowing initial disappointment. From defeat to Poland to a classic 2-0 win over Ukraine, a genuine exhilaration exists within the team camp, with the possibility of reaching the round of 16 unfolding.
If Michael O'Neill's men somehow beat Germany, it would likely establish a meeting with one of the best-performing third-placed teams while finishing second to Poland would see them face the runners-up from Group A. O'Neill doesn't lack nerve, with the manager implementing five changes and a fresh, 4-5-1 strategy against Ukraine. Another collective, extraordinary, effort is required at Parc des Princes.
Stephan Uersfeld: Here we go again. Germany lack a leader and Joachim Low has selected the wrong players, as usual. Doesn't anyone remember Algeria, and how they nearly ended Germany's dream of winning the 2014 World Cup?
The goalless draw against Poland has left a nation in shock. They were convinced that Germany would celebrate another title on July 10 but a goalless draw has raised a few doubts.
The facts: Germany lead Group C with four points. They have scored two goals while not conceding. They will qualify for the knockout stages and from there, the world champions can start over.
They will need to find solutions in attack and at the back if they want to add the European Championship to their World Cup triumph. Low and his staff are confident it will happen, and there is no reason not to trust them.
For all Evans' experience, coping with Muller's menace is sure to be as taxing as anything in a heralded career. The Bayern Munich star is renowned for driving at opposition defences from the right side of an advanced midfield role, or from an orthodox wing position, and did so to great effect against Ukraine.
West Brom enforcer Evans moved on quickly from the frustration of Poland to nullify the Ukrainians. He now requires maximum know-how to stop Muller -- an expert finisher from all angles -- from gaining space behind the back line to assist deadly Mario Gotze.
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