The performances of young players such as Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich means that the more established players will have to up their game
Oliver Bierhoff believes Germany's youthful talents have put pressure on the world champions' established internationals with their performances on the way to the Confederations Cup final.
Joachim's Low's side, without a host of rested first-teamers such as Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil, stormed into Sunday's final in St Petersburg with a resounding 4-1 win over Mexico at Sochi's Fisht Stadium.
Much-touted Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka tore a considerable hole in El Tri's challenge with a quickfire early brace to make it 2-0 inside eight minutes, while Timo Werner and substitute Amin Younes scored second-half goals either side a spectacular but ultimately futile consolation from Marco Fabian.