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EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France -- Despite his puzzling failure ever to score at a European Championship, otherwise prolific Germany forward Thomas Mueller sees no reason for change ahead of Thursdays semifinal with France in Marseille.The 26-year-old Mueller, who contributed nine goals in nine qualifying games for Euro 2016, has missed a host of chances in five games so far, extending his scoreless record from Euro 2012. He even missed a penalty in the 6-5 shootout win over Italy in the quarterfinal on Saturday.Mueller was relaxed at the teams tournament base at Evian-les-Bains on Tuesday, when he played down the importance of goals in his repertoire.Goals are not my gasoline, but the paint on my car perhaps, the special paint that makes it look good, Mueller said. My gasoline is my drive for success, my drive to deliver something remarkable with the team. Weve come here as world champions, and though the Spanish managed it a couple of years ago, to win an international title one after the other is not an everyday achievement. So my drive for that is huge.Germany is bidding to emulate France and Spain in following a World Cup win with the European title. The French won Euro 2000 after winning the 1998 World Cup on home soil, while Spains Euro 2012 victory earned it three major tournaments in a row.Muellers lack of success in front of goal is not for want of trying. Aside from his shots on target, he twice struck the goal frame in the 1-0 win over Northern Ireland.Its obvious I would have liked to have scored before now. But like Ive said before, its not a rope around my neck. Maybe when I think of the first goal chance against Northern Ireland, I could have done better, but when I think of the header (off the post) or when I hit the crossbar, I wouldnt do much differently. Its down to millimeters, Mueller said.With a bit of luck it goes in. The situations werent there. When they were there, I didnt do anything extraordinary to get a goal, but it doesnt bother me. I was top-scorer in 2010 (at the World Cup) in South Africa, but we went out in the semifinal and flew home. I was suspended. When I think of experiences, Brazil was nicer and for us as a team more valuable, for the federation and for the land, Germany.Mueller arrived in France following his best season yet for Bayern Munich. He scored 32 goals and set up 12 more across all competitions as Bayern ended with the Bundesliga and German Cup double.Germany coach Joachim Loew isnt worried about the No. 13.Of course I would have liked him to put away one of those big chances, and the penalty would have done him good, but I know Thomas for a long time and he doesnt let such things get to him, Loew said on Monday.Muellers five goals at the 2014 World Cup helped Germany to its fourth world title. A goal against France in Marseille on Thursday could help the country toward its fourth European title.A goal would give me peace because then I wouldnt have to answer questions about it, Mueller said of his barren run. But Im not here for praise. Of course, I like praise. But Ive a good feeling about my performances. Stitched Football Jerseys Throwback . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Clearance Football Jerseys Throwback . There are some early surprises in the race for the Hart Trophy, but two of the contenders are the leagues biggest stars over the past decade. 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Sydney are determined not to be jumped again by a GWS Giants side ready to match the Swans renowned midfield ferocity in front of the largest crowd ever to witness the AFLs youngest club.More than 60,00 fans are expected to attend Saturdays final Australian rules game at ANZ Stadium and the first Sydney finals derby.ANZ Stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Giants training base and the Olympic Park precinct was getting behind their local side on Friday.One hotel was getting festooned in Giants orange and travellers emerging from Olympic Park train station heard the club song blaring out of loudspeakers.The two Sydney derbies earlier in the season were won by the home team, but the Swans 42-point loss at Spotless Stadium was their heaviest defeat of the season.They were physical, they were ready to go, Swans forward Gary Rohan told AAP.This time I think weve got to be on the front foot first instead of waiting for what they are going to dish up.We need to get our hands on the ball and put our bodies on the line and go from there.Giants co-captain Phil Davis said the Swans greatest strength was their midfield.All-Australians Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery and Luke Parker plus emerging star Tom Mitchell will do battle with Giants Callan Ward, Stephen Coniglio and Dylan Shiel.They are the best contested ball side in the comp, they are a very good clearance side, so if we can match it inside with them, it will give us every chance, Davis said.ddddddddddddIf you look at all the games this year the Swans are involved in, they are the highest pressure games.Once you go into a final the pressure is going to increase even more from that, so its going to be hot football in there.Davis will renew his established rivalry with Swans spearhead Lance Franklin.Franklins 74 goals are almost three times more than the next best Swan, while the Giants have four players who have kicked 34 or more majors.Although Sydney have nine more players with finals experience, they have five first-season players to just one for GWS.SYDNEY SWANS 1st (17-5) V GWS GIANTS 4TH (16-6)* ll-time head-to-head: Swans 8-2* Season head-to-head: 1-1, Swans 14.9 (93) Giants 10.8 (68), SCG rd 3, Giants 15.15 (105) Swans 9.9 (63) Spotless Stadium, rd 12* Record at ANZ Stadium: Swans 32-22, Giants 0-3* Points for: Swans 2221 (4th in comp) Giants 2380 (2nd)* Points against: Swans (1469, 1st in comp) Giants 1663 (4th)* Leading goalkicker; Swans: Lance Franklin 74 (2nd in comp), Giants: Jeremy Cameron (49, 7th)* Most possessions: Swans: Dan Hannebery 688, (3rd in comp), Giants: Stephen Coniglio (591, 20th)* Players with finals experience: Swans 15, Giants 6 ' ' ' |
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