Loew lambasted for 'merciless' move

Germany coach Joachim Loew is under fire for effectively ending the international careers of Thomas Mueller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels.

Loew this week revealed he will no longer consider the veteran 2014 World Cup-winning trio for selection as he seeks "to give the team a new look".

The decision has been meet with fierce criticism in the country's media, with tabloid Bild describing Loew's move as "merciless".