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Germany wobbled after World Cup glory four years ago, losing to Argentina, USA, France, England and Slovakia in friendlies, also falling to Poland and the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016 qualifying. They went on to lose 2-0 to France in the semi-finals of that tournament, leaving doubts over a successful World Cup defence.

However, since falling to that Antoine Griezmann double in Marseille, Germany have bounced back to go on a 21-game unbeaten run, most recently drawing friendlies against England and France.

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Four-time winners Germany face Spain, whose sole World Cup win came in 2010, in a friendly in Dusseldorf on Friday.

Germany won all 10 of their qualifiers for this summer's tournament, while Spain had nine wins and a draw.

"It will be a game in which both teams will want to show what they can do," said Low.

"However, neither will want to lay their cards on the table. If we were to play Spain at the World Cup, it would be a very different game and we know they are a top team in every respect.