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Republic of Ireland vs. Germany: Gundogan doesn't want to play for a draw

The Republic of Ireland hosts world champion Germany in a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier on Thursday.

Ilkay Gundogan insists it is not in Germany's nature to play for a draw against the Republic of Ireland, despite one point being all the nation needs to seal qualification for Euro 2016.

The world champion sits top of Group D on 19 points from eight matches and is already assured of a playoff place, with a draw in Dublin all that is needed to secure a top-two spot and an automatic spot in France.

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder, though, expects Joachim Low's side to go for all three points and thinks the side's recent experience in an intimidating away venue against Scotland will serve it well.