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Kroos: Germany focused despite Ozil and Gundogan row

Criticism of the midfield duo's appearance with the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has not dampened spirits within the World Cup holders' camp

Germany's World Cup preparations have not been hampered by the criticism and media scrutiny over Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan's meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to Toni Kroos.

The Real Madrid midfielder said the mood in the Germany camp is positive ahead of their World Cup opener against Mexico on Sunday, despite Ozil and Gundogan being booed by sections of their own supporters during friendly matches against Austria and Saudi Arabia.