How are the Germans shaping up after the international/winter break, then?
Their last game before New Year was the 3-0 victory over the Netherlands - they lined up with Neuer, Boateng, Mertesacker, Badstuber, Aogo, Kroos, Khedira, Ozil, Muller, Klose, Podolski.
They faced France recently - using Wiese, Boateng, Hummels, Badstuber, Aogo, Kroos, Khedira, Ozil, Reus, Klose, Shurrle.
Without being an expert, I'd have expected that Neuer, Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Khedira, Ozil, and Muller are guarantees for starting positions for the Euros. A big decision will have to be made to choose between Klose/Gomez and, similarly, Podolski/Gotze. Kroos will be used a lot but mostly as cover for any of the trio in midfield. Lots to consider with the fullbacks - where to prefer Lahm, and whether to prefer Boateng or Aogo? How will Mertesacker's injury affect things - you might have expected him to partner Badstuber but, in his absence, there are candidates such as Howedes, Hummels, and Boateng to choose between. In addition, can Schmelzer, Reus, Schurrle, or either of the Bender twins make a bid for a place in the team?
I don't follow the Bundesliga as closely as I'd like to - how has the players' form been over the previous four months and am I making any false assumptions? Are there any (even) young(er) stars on the horizon who could make a spring-time claim for a place?