Reigning world champions, but now fourth in the FIFA rankings, Germany have stuttered of late. Justin James Jersey . Two defeats in their last three games (to France and the Republic of Ireland) have left some in the German media wondering whether their crown is slipping.But Sky Germanys Christopher Lymberopoulos provided a timely reminder that Germany tend to get it right when it matters. He said: The team always finds a way to hit form and fitness ahead of a major tournament. World Cup 2006 semi-finals, Euro 2008 final, World Cup 2010 semi-finals, Euro 2012 semi-finals and of course winners of the 2014 World Cup.The build-up to this game has been dominated by Bastian Schweinsteigers injury and Mario Gotzes failure to regain his place at Bayern Munich. Thomas Muller (centre) and team-mate Mario Goetze (right) in preparation for Saturdays game However head coach Joachim Low has revealed Gotze will be on the bench against England, and will start the Italy game next Tuesday.Low hinted he may also make other changes: It is a prestigious game, but we will try things out. The result is not that important, he said.The German media have been quick to identify Leicester striker Jamie Vardy as Englands dangerman, and Low agreed.Yes, hes a spectacular player, who always tries to get behind the defence. We have talked about him over the last couple of days, and if I was a German defender, I would be scared of his pace! he said. Danny Drinkwater (right) and England dangerman Jamie Vardy Low also said hes convinced Leicester City will win the Premier League, adding if they did it would be great for German defender Robert Huth.As for Schweinsteiger, he continues to divide opinion in Germany as to whether or not he still deserves a place in the strongest starting line-up.Lymberopoulos said: His injury record is becoming a worry - the scan on his latest problem is suggesting he could be out for several more weeks.So Germany and England will face each other without their captains [Wayne Rooney still a little way off returning], and its their first meeting since Per Mertesackers goal settled the Wembley friendly back in November 2013.England will take heart from knowing their last visit to Berlin ended in a 2-1 victory in November 2008. Also See: Cahill to captain England Gomez to start against England Low: Vardy is spectacular Hummels: England can win Euros Rick Adelman Jersey . For the Miami Heat, that was outstanding news. LeBron James scored the last of his 32 points on a layup that put Miami up for good with 11. Brad Miller Jersey . Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon; a brief, poor outing that served to highlight two trends that have developed this season. https://www.cheapkingsbasketball.com/1142b-tyreke-evans-jersey-kings.html .com) - The Chicago White Sox have officially announced that the club has agreed to terms with utilityman Emilio Bonifacio on a one-year, $4 million contract that includes a team option for the 2016 season. MILAN, Italy -- Inter Milan was held to a 1-1 draw at home to Chievo Verona in Serie A as its poor run continued on Monday. Chievo took the lead in the eighth minute when former AC Milan forward Alberto Paloschi smashed the ball into the top far corner with a great finish. Inter levelled four minutes later as Yuto Nagatomo sidefooted home Ricardo Alvarezs low pass across the area froom close range. Sacramento Kings Pro Shop. Nagatomo thought he had fired Inter in front just two minutes later but his effort was harshly ruled out for offside. Inter has won just one of its past seven league matches and was knocked out of the Italian Cup by Udinese last week. Earlier, Eder struck twice to help Sampdoria beat Udinese 3-0 in a match which saw three players sent off. ' ' '