BORDEAUX, France -- Germany is facing Italy in a European Championship quarterfinal in Bordeaux on Saturday. Here are five Germany players to watch:---TONI KROOSThe driving force in Germanys midfield, Kroos keeps the team pushing forward and dictates the pace of play.Already an integral part of the World Cup-winning side in Brazil in 2014, Kroos importance to Germany has arguably grown since his move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid two years ago.The 26-year-old has developed into a complete midfielder. He tracks back well and passes with precision.Kroos has made 444 passes so far at Euro 2016 -- more than any other player -- and has a passing accuracy of 92.34 percent, according to the Opta statistics service.He controls the tempo for us, plays very clever passes, and has taken responsibility in difficult situations, defender Jerome Boateng said of Kroos at the teams tournament base at Evian-les-Bains. Hes become more dangerous shooting on goal and we hope it continues like that.---JEROME BOATENGQuiet and softly spoken, Boateng likes to lead by example.Its a role that he has grown into for Germany and his club side Bayern Munich.Boateng anchors the German defense expertly -- its no coincidence the side is the only one yet to concede a goal in the tournament -- while building attacks from deep.After scoring his first goal for Germany in the 3-0 win over Slovakia in the round of 16, Boateng will be encouraged to roam forward.Intelligent, precise and calm, Boateng has a keen eye for the runs of teammates, and he has a pass to match.---THOMAS MUELLERMueller has a curious relationship with the European Championship.In nine games over two tournaments he is yet to find the net for Germany, a statistic that contrasts his goal scoring feats at the World Cup, where he has scored 10 goals in 13 games over two events.Its not as if Mueller hasnt had any opportunities. At Euro 2016, hes missed a series of chances particularly in the games against Northern Ireland and Slovakia. So far in the tournament, Mueller has had 17 shots at goal.Mueller arrived in France following his best season yet for Bayern Munich, scoring 32 goals and setting up 12 others, helping the side to a Bundesliga and German Cup double.As soon as a forward has chances its a good sign, Germany coach Joachim Loew said before the Slovakia game.---MARIO GOMEZGomez has had to overcome a lot to stake his claim for a place in Germanys squad, never mind the starting 11.Gomez missed Germanys World Cup win in 2014 when he was left out of the squad after an injury-blighted season. After impressing for Besiktas in Turkey, he was recalled to the German side in November.He has started Germanys last two games at Euro 2016, scoring in both and earning praise from Loew for creating space for the other attackers.The only thing that counts here for me is that we become European champions, Gomez said this week.---MANUEL NEUERNeuer is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in the world, though hell be facing some competition in Italian veteran Gianluigi Buffon at the other end.Neither goalkeeper has conceded a goal yet at the tournament, as Buffon was rested for Italys 1-0 defeat to Ireland in the group stage.Neuer has needed to be at his best at times in Euro 2016, particularly in the opening game against Ukraine and then again against Slovakia when he denied Juraj Kucka an equalizer before the break.To be fair, he hasnt had much to do, but when hes been called into action he almost always delivers. 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The Western Bulldogs have adopted a no-fears approach heading into Thursday nights elimination final against West Coast, with the return of a host of stars fuelling belief they can cause an upset.The Bulldogs enter the AFL finals in patchy form after dropping three of their past six games.Their recent history in Perth is also a worry, with the Bulldogs losing their past seven matches at Domain Stadium.Four of those have come against West Coast at an average losing margin of 84 points.But the return from injury of Tom Liberatore, Easton Wood, Jordan Roughead, and Jack Macrae has given the Bulldogs a timely confidence boost.Forward Jake Stringer has also earned a call-up following two strong hit-outs in the VFL.Koby Stevens, Fletcher Roberts, Bailey Williams, Nathan Hrovat and Will Minson were all axed.West Coast were dealt a blow when Lewis Jetta was ruled out with a calf injury. 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