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Sara Dabritz reveals Germany's plan for England in Women's Euro 2022 final

Germany midfielder reiterated her team’s desire to heap pressure onto the feet of the Lionesses in tomorrow's final.

The 27-year-old, who has featured in all of her country's five matches thus far, believes the team is well placed to make things uncomfortable for England in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley.

With eight titles, Germany are the most successful nation in Women’s Euros history - the most recent coming in 2013.

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And with a run to the final which can only be matched by their final opponents England, the German’s are in a prime position to play spoilers-in-chief on Sunday.

Add in the fact that Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side have won all ten of the Women’s Euros matches played on these shores and you can understand the optimism in the German camp.

Speaking to UEFA TV ahead of the final, Däbritz said: “I’m convinced that we are good enough to put England under great pressure.

“We absolutely want to win this game and we’ll give everything to achieve it.We want to give it our all on the pitch and then I hope we can return to Germany with the trophy and that euphoria can continue.”

A stalwart in the Germany midfield with 91 caps to her name, Däbritz announced a switch from Ligue 1 side PSG to rivals Lyon before the tournament.

And she revealed the buoyant atmosphere in the camp ahead of the tournament’s climax whilst also highlighting her excitement for the future of the women’s game having witnessed this summer’s fervour.

“Within the team, we have a great spirit,” she said.

“It’s a dream come true for us to play the final at Wembley on Sunday.

“What we’re experiencing here in England is incredible. This hype, this boom not only throughout the country, but also in the rest of the world.

“Our goal was to inspire people in our home country.”

The momentous final is set to kick off at 5pm BST on Sunday between the tournament’s two outstanding sides and will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Not only are the team’s matched on their near faultless defensive records, having been breached only once respectively, but they also boast the competition's hottest markswomen in the shape of Beth Mead and Alexandra Popp, who have netted six goals apiece.

The German has the added distinction of scoring in each game of the tournament so far, though Mead has the edge when it comes to golden boot with the superior assist numbers.

Däbritz added: “England is a very strong opponent. They are very good defensively; they have only conceded one goal so far.

“On the other hand, they’re very dangerous up front.

“I hope we can continue to excite people with our performances.”

Tickets are on sale now for fans to experience a history-making tournament that aims to unite football and communities and amplify the growth of the women’s game. www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing

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