World champions Germany are one of the favourites for Euro 2016 this summer, with Joachim Loew's men bidding for their first continental crown in 20 years.

Joachim Loew's Germany are ever among the favourites to triumph at Euro 2016 this summer.

The reigning World Champions have a plethora of talent to call upon, with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller and Marco Reus all available.

Four years ago at Euro 2012 Germany were knocked out by Italy at the semi-final stage.

German attacker Andre Schuerrle has said his country are aiming to go one step further this time around in France.

SOUNDBITE: (English) Andre Schuerrle, Germany midfielder

"Yeah, obviously yes world champions, your aim is always to be the champion in Europe as well. We have to chase the trophy, we want to win it so we have to win against everyone that comes in our way but, you know, in a European Championship the teams are always good. You have...I think France will play a good tournament because they play at home and they have big quality then England has a young team and big quality. Of course, Spain, Belgium is good so there will be a lot of favourites but we'll see who will go through."

Since unification Germany have been crowned champions of Europe just once, back at Euro 1996 in England.

With such a strong squad of star names it would take a brave man to bet against Germany securing their second Euro's title this summer.