Germany dismiss criticism from former captain Michael Ballack as ‘comedy’

• Sami Khedira and Thomas Schneider hit back at ‘side lacks leaders’ claims
• Mats Hummels: we are focused on Northern Ireland match and topping groupGermany have dismissed criticism from their former captain Michael Ballack, who said the side lacked leaders, as “comedy”. Yet so much for efficiency. Just as the machine seemed to splutter a little on the pitch for Joachim Löw’s side in their goalless draw against Poland, so the run-up to their final gr