German coach ready for quarterfinal against the 2004 champion side

Germany's Joachim Loew said he expects another tough battle against Greece in Friday's Euro 2012 quarterfinal after the Germans confirmed their place in the last eight by beating Denmark.

Rightback Lars Bender celebrated his first international start with his first goal for Germany on Sunday with the winner 10 minutes from time to seal the 2-1 victory over Denmark which confirmed the Germans as Group B winners.