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Two European heavyweights flex their muscles ahead of Euro 2012 as Germany host France in an international friendly on Wednesday.

Germany are one of the favourites to challenge the holders Spain at this summer's tournament and Joachim Low's side will be looking to step up their preparations in Bremen.

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SOUNDBITE: (German)

SUPERCAPTION: Germany assistant coach Hansi Flick

"We are happy to face another 'big' nation again. France has a lot of individually strong players and they are one of the favourites for EURO 2012, for sure. If you are to develop you will always have to measure with the very best. And France is definitely one of those teams."

SOUNDBITE: (German)

SUPERCAPTION: Germany forward Mesut Ozil

"I am looking forward to the encounter with France. It is going to be very hard for us because France has a very strong team. But our goal is to make use of our potential and win the game."

SOUNDBITE: (German)

SUPERCAPTION: Germany forward Mesut Ozil

"At the moment I am more successful in national games as far as goals are concerned. But my aim is to always give my best performance and to help the team. It doesn't matter who scores the goals. I want to win every match. That is my goal."