Internet Desk: Jerome Boateng has denied suggestions there was any lingering resentment towards Robert Lewandowski ahead of their meeting at Euro 2016 on Thursday.
The Bayern Munich team-mates had a much-publicised bust-up in training in May 2015 when Boateng took exception to a strong Lewandowski challenge with then club coach Pep Guardiola sending them both back to the changing rooms.
The pair have come into direct contact since, in September 2015 as Germany beat Poland 3-1 in qualifying, and Boateng, speaking ahead of their Group C clash at the Stade de France, insists the matter is now resolved.
He said: “That’s the way it is in football. If you play against people, it is normal that sometimes you tangle with each other.
Although much of the focus will inevitably fall on Lewandowski due to his long connection with German football after prolific spells with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern, Boateng insists Poland possess other attacking threats as well.
Germany overcame Ukraine 2-0 on Sunday while Poland edged out Northern Ireland 1-0, meaning a second victory here will all but secure qualification for the knockout stages.
Poland have a major injury worry heading into the game, though, with first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny struggling with a thigh injury.