On the way: Is this the start of a great Euro 2012 for Germany?

'It's very important not to chase your own shadow - you have to win the first game.

'You could feel both teams were quite tense, especially after the Holland-Denmark result. Both teams knew the team that lost would have a lot to do in the next game - kind of like a knockout situation.

'We were much more compact, disciplined in defence - as was the case in the last few weeks. We could have attacked a bit better, but we will do that. The main thing is that we won and we've got these three points.'

Holland's earlier defeat threw the pool wide open, and Low acknowledged the Oranje would be tricky opposition for his side in their next game on Wednesday.

'I would have preferred a draw because now it's a situation for a very strong Holland team...they had a huge amount of chances but, in the end that they didn't score goals surprises me. They have their backs against the wall - it's now all or nothing for them.

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