Berlin: Germany face Ireland away on Thursday and a point in Dublin would be enough to confirm their Euro 2016 qualification, but the world champions want a win to stop Poland topping the group. "We don't want to play for the draw.


Germany's head coach Joachim Loew (C) talks to players during a training session on the eve of their UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying football match against Ireland in Dublin. Pic/AFP

Our aim must be to win the game with our qualities," said Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan ahead of the Aviva Stadium clash. Germany are two points clear at the top of Group D, but a draw in Dublin could allow Poland to claim top spot if they beat Scotland in Glasgow on the same night by virtue of their superior goal difference.