Germany tonight play Italy and the winner will be one step closer to World Cup glory this weekend. Confident German coach Jurgen Klinsmann says "Italy deserve a lot of respect - they have a long and proud footballing history.

"They are one of the best teams in the world, and that's why they are in the final four - but we will go for it.

"We must think about our own game - and if we play our own game in our own style, we will be able to beat them."

Germany are probably the favourites for tonight but Italy know all to well what is at stake.

Italy striker Luca Toni has identified German striker Miroslav Klose as the key threat to the Azzurri's hopes of reaching the World Cup final.

"Klose has proved how great he is as a striker - not just here but in previous tournaments," said Toni.

"I think our defenders will have to be extremely careful with him because if he gets a chance he will punish you."

One thing is for sure, tonight and tomorrow could produce some of the best football we have seen during the tournament; that or a couple more penalty shoot-outs.