Chelsea’s new signing limped off the training pitch earlier this week and was unable to play in the warm up game with Luxembourg. The injury is minor and will not keep him from taking part in the World Cup.

Germany didn’t seem to miss Ballack’s presence, as the hosts claimed an emphatic 7-0 victory over Luxembourg. There were a hatrick of braces for Klose, Podolski and Oliver Neuville, and a penalty that was converted by Torsten Frings.