Friday, June 11, 2010

Dominic Fifield: Germany spurred on by the memory of Robert Enke


Sides rarely want for motivation at a World Cup finals but, for Germany, there is an extra incentive to succeed in South Africa. Back in mid-November last year, the national squad had watched from the sidelines at Hannover's Niedersachsen Stadium as a wooden coffin covered in white roses was rested some 50 paces from the goalmouth. This team are still united in grief for their team-mate, Robert Enke.

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