<p>Berlin: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/germany">Germany</a> are enjoying their best start to a tournament in more than a decade but the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/euro-2024">Euro 2024</a> hosts want to make it three wins from three when they face Switzerland on Sunday to seal top spot in Group A and get a potentially easier opponent in the last 16.</p><p>Their two opening victories mark an even better start than they had at the 2014 World Cup when they last won a major international title.</p><p>Germany require at least a draw against the Swiss, who have yet to book their spot in the next round, in order to avoid finishing second in the group and having to play the second-placed team from Group B.</p><p>That could lead to a tricky round of 16 match against a team from a group featuring Italy, Spain, Croatia and Albania.</p><p>Topping the group would give Julian Nagelsmann's side a seemingly easier path against the second team in Group C. England top that group on four points, with Denmark and Slovenia both on two and Serbia on one point.</p><p>"Top spot is important. We want to win all our matches," Nagelsmann said following Germany's 2-0 victory over Hungary in their second group game.</p>.Euro 2024 | Serbia threaten to pull out of tournament if Croatia and Albania are not punished for chants.<p>The coach, who took over in September last year, has led a revival of the three-time European champions' title hopes, and after sticking with the same lineup in his first two matches he is unlikely to make major changes.</p><p>"I do think it is important to have as many players from the starting 11 on the pitch so that we stay in the rhythm," he said.</p><p>"Do not expect to have seven changes to the team. I can rule that out now."</p><p>His players have delivered convincing performances in their 5-1 demolition of Scotland and their win over Hungary, their first in a competitive match against them in 70 years.</p><p>Nagelsmann is likely to retain his attacking midfield trio of captain Ilkay Gundogan flanked by Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz that has been key to their winning start.</p><p>There could be changes further back with Pascal Gross possibly slipping in for Robert Andrich in front of the defence.</p><p>But Nagelsmann is in no mood to underestimate the Swiss, who drew 1-1 against the Scots earlier in the week following their opening win over Hungary.</p><p>Switzerland will top the group with a win but will also advance with a draw if Scotland fail to beat Hungary in the other group match. Defeat could potentially see them exit the tournament.</p><p>"We know we are now up against a team that is of a different calibre with their super attack and the euphoria (as hosts)," said Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri.</p><p>"But we are going into the game with confidence and look forward to it. Obviously we want to bother the Germans. That's clear."</p>
<p>Berlin: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/germany">Germany</a> are enjoying their best start to a tournament in more than a decade but the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/euro-2024">Euro 2024</a> hosts want to make it three wins from three when they face Switzerland on Sunday to seal top spot in Group A and get a potentially easier opponent in the last 16.</p><p>Their two opening victories mark an even better start than they had at the 2014 World Cup when they last won a major international title.</p><p>Germany require at least a draw against the Swiss, who have yet to book their spot in the next round, in order to avoid finishing second in the group and having to play the second-placed team from Group B.</p><p>That could lead to a tricky round of 16 match against a team from a group featuring Italy, Spain, Croatia and Albania.</p><p>Topping the group would give Julian Nagelsmann's side a seemingly easier path against the second team in Group C. England top that group on four points, with Denmark and Slovenia both on two and Serbia on one point.</p><p>"Top spot is important. We want to win all our matches," Nagelsmann said following Germany's 2-0 victory over Hungary in their second group game.</p>.Euro 2024 | Serbia threaten to pull out of tournament if Croatia and Albania are not punished for chants.<p>The coach, who took over in September last year, has led a revival of the three-time European champions' title hopes, and after sticking with the same lineup in his first two matches he is unlikely to make major changes.</p><p>"I do think it is important to have as many players from the starting 11 on the pitch so that we stay in the rhythm," he said.</p><p>"Do not expect to have seven changes to the team. I can rule that out now."</p><p>His players have delivered convincing performances in their 5-1 demolition of Scotland and their win over Hungary, their first in a competitive match against them in 70 years.</p><p>Nagelsmann is likely to retain his attacking midfield trio of captain Ilkay Gundogan flanked by Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz that has been key to their winning start.</p><p>There could be changes further back with Pascal Gross possibly slipping in for Robert Andrich in front of the defence.</p><p>But Nagelsmann is in no mood to underestimate the Swiss, who drew 1-1 against the Scots earlier in the week following their opening win over Hungary.</p><p>Switzerland will top the group with a win but will also advance with a draw if Scotland fail to beat Hungary in the other group match. Defeat could potentially see them exit the tournament.</p><p>"We know we are now up against a team that is of a different calibre with their super attack and the euphoria (as hosts)," said Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri.</p><p>"But we are going into the game with confidence and look forward to it. Obviously we want to bother the Germans. That's clear."</p>