Löw happy to host Euro 2024

Germany were selected by UEFA over a bid from Turkey to host Euro 2024, confirmed yesterday in Nyon by a 17-member UEFA Executive Committee. 

Germany last hosted the event in 1988 - when the country was split in two - and have lifted the trophy three times. They also staged the World Cup in both 1974 and 2006. 

Speaking to the German Football Association website, Löw said: "A tournament like this is exceptional for our country. 

"It's a good step for the next few years, and everyone in the association can now plan ahead for it.

"Such a tournament can really motivate younger players as well.

Philipp Lahm also responded to the feat, remarking: "I feel great anticipation and am mightily relieved.

"We have excellent stadia, and fans who adore football.

"We're very welcoming and we want to show that.

"We've done a lot of preparation, and we want to share this and get everyone involved."