Mueller: Our Attitude Saw Us Through

Germany inflicted a humiliating defeat on England on Sunday afternoon when they beat them 4-1 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The victory ensured that the 2006 Would Cup semifinalists reach the quarterfinals in South Africa. It also forced the Three Lions to book a early flight home.

Thomas Mueller was a star in the win against England, scoring two quick goals in the second half. The Bayern Munich striker also set up Lukas Podolski for Germany’s second goal.

Speaking after the match, Mueller told Sky Germany, “Yes, we were all well prepared for the match. I think we had a good attitude against England. That it results in a 4-1 (win) is probably a bit too much.”

“Now it’s even with Wembley. We said to each other: we have been lucky, so let’s play it down till the end now.”

Germany will now take on the winners between Argentina and Mexico in the quarterfinals. The 20-year-old has been quoted by AFP as saying about their potential meeting with the Argentinians, ” Now anything is possible, even if there is a tough nut waiting for us (in Argentina). But that doesn’t matter, we just have to clear the way.”