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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. Lapses in concentration from inactivity appear a thing of the past.Over the last four or five years he has shown that he is an outstanding goalkeeper in every area, Buffon said of Neuer on Friday. Chris Bassitt Jersey . And follow TSN.ca right through Deadline Day for all the updates. From Pierre LeBrun While Anaheim GM Bob Murray said earlier this season he was not going to trade Jonas Hiller despite the fact hes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, some sources have told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun that Murray might be willing to move another goalie. Wholesale Athletics Jerseys . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year. https://www.cheapathleticsonline.com/ .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. Oakland Athletics Gear . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. Oakland Athletics Store . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff.Chelsea striker Diego Costa could face retrospective action despite denying accusations of biting Evertons Gareth Barry during Saturdays FA Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park. The Spain international was shown a yellow card early on in a 2-0 defeat for a foul on Barry and in the 84th minute, the pair clashed again after Costa retaliated to a challenge by the former England international.Costa pushed his face into Barrys neck and motioned as if to bite, but appeared to withdraw at the last moment and then embraced his opponent, who did not react. Referee Michael Oliver pulled out a second yellow card, followed by a red, as the Brazilian-born forward was sent off for the first time in his Stamford Bridge career.Costas denial, and an admission of regret, came late on Saturday through a Chelsea statement, which read: Diego spoke to club officials after the game and expressed regret over his reaction to the challenge from Gareth Barry that led to his red card, but Diego was also very clear that he did not bite him at any point during that altercation.Barry was dismissed minutes later for a second booking in a separate incident. Costa (c) is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver during the English The FA is waiting on a report from Oliver, who was confronted by Costa when he sent the player off, but officials have told Sky Sports News HQ they are aware of the incident and are looking into it.Oliver will submit his match report within the next 24 hours and any decision to charge Costa would be made by the FA on Monday.Guus Hiddink and Roberto Martinez both shrugged off questions about the altercation at their post-match news conferences. Costa and Seamus Coleman compete for the ball I try to be fair in my judgement, I havent seen it and it is difficult for me to say yes or no, said Hiddink. Without seeing, I dont want to give judgement on this.(Costa) was chased a bit in the game. They went after him. They knew it. It is within the rules.As a referee, you must protect the situation but knowing and feeling the atmosphere - then comes the moment that I would like to give judgement (on) but I havent seen it.Hiddink was asked whether Costa should seek help for anger management and jokingly made reference to the 2003 film of the same name. Costa (1st L) of Chelsea walks offf the pitch past Hiddink (2nd L) after the red card There are movies about that, I think, the Dutchman added.dddddddddddd One movie with Jack Nicholson. Maybe we go and watch it together.I like him still going towards the edge but you also have to take into consideration he was desperate to play today.It would have been better to rest him but it is not the type of game you rest players.It is all the combination; not fully physically fit and all the provocations and he has to take responsibility for the incident.Everton manager Roberto Martinez, who was grateful to two moments of brilliance from striker Romelu Lukaku before the red cards to settle an otherwise disappointing tie, played down the incident. Everton manager Roberto Martinez felt the referee was right to send off Costa and Gareth Barry My interpretation is I dont think it was a key moment. It was an emotional game and rightly so, said Martinez.Diego Costa had a fighting spirit and I would like to praise the referee. The sending-off of Costa was right.The sending-off of Gareth Barry was right and the referee never allowed those emotions to stop the fluency.Whatever happens with Diego Costa, I am sure the two players shook it off. From where it was, he moved his head towards Gareth Barry and I lost sight of that action.I thought it was a second yellow. It was a moment that didnt have an impact on the scoreline.Martinez rejected the suggestion his players had targeted Costa.It is part of trying to do an interpretation as you want, he added.We matched each other well. None of my players fell into the focus of losing the game. Also See: Lukaku double ousts Chelsea FA Cup talking points Arsenal v Watford preview Man Utd v West Ham preview ' ' '