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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Simon Mullock

Hansi Flick responds to Philipp Lahm criticism with bold claim on Germany future

Germany's beleaguered coach Hansi Flick insists he doesn't fear the sack ahead of the make-or-break clash with Costa Rica.

The four-time world champions are on the brink of being eliminated at the group stages for the second successive tournament after a shock 2-1 defeat by Japan was followed by a 1-1 draw with Spain. And after former skipper Philipp Lahm cranked up the pressure by questioning Flick’s use of substitutes in the opening game calls for a change of coach are sure to intensify if Germany are knocked out.

Flick, who was Joachim Low’s assistant for Germany’s World Cup triumph in Brazil eight years ago, said: “I can only confirm the future from my side - that I have a contract until 2024 and that I am looking forward to the European Championships at home.

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