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Germany's Jerome Boateng fit to play against Slovakia - Joachim Low

Germany defender Jerome Boateng is fit to face Slovakia on Sunday after coming through training on Saturday with no problems.

Coach Joachim Low said the Bayern Munich player, who suffered a calf problem in the 1-0 group stage win over Northern Ireland, was ready to play.

"Basically, the calf has been fine today. He had no problem, and he will play tomorrow," Low told ARD Sport.

The coach added that he had not yet made a final decision on his starting XI, explaining: "It may well be that there will be one or two other changes -- I am still thinking about it."

He hinted that captain Bastian Schweinsteiger could make a return to the lineup, saying he was "on the right track."

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