With Kroos and Muller retiring, new-look Germany 'greedy for success', says striker Fullkrug.

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Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug said Wednesday that he thought the retirement of some seasoned players will benefit the new-look side.

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Germany will meet Hungary in Duesseldorf on Saturday, having said goodbye to 2014 World Cup champions

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Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, and Toni Kroos, as well as captain Ilkay Gundogan, who retired after the home Euros in the summer.

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Joshua Kimmich was appointed Germany captain on Monday, and Fullkrug, who at 31 is already one of the more experienced members of the squad

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Fullkrug said a team that had not won anything “wants success just a bit more than a group that has had it”.

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Fullkrug singled out Muller’s absence, saying Germany was already missing one of the country’s best-known characters

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“When he walks into the room he has a real presence. Since he left, of course, it’s been a bit quieter,” Fullkrug said smiling.

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Fullkrug moved from Borussia Dortmund to Premier League side West Ham United in the summer, having spent his entire career in Germany.

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