Joachim Low may have been left embarrassed by footage of his touchline behaviour on Sunday, but Germany forward Lukas Podolski has laughed off questions on the issue, insisting: This is not a topic for the team.
There was much amusement on social media when clips emerged of Low apparently placing a hand down the front of his trousers before raising it to his nose, during his side s opening Euro 2016 fixture against Ukraine.
However, while Low s actions may have entertained many, Podolski insists the incident has not been discussed by Germany s players.
This is not a topic for the team, he said. I think 80 per cent of you, and also me, sometimes scratch their balls. So it s all good.
Having beaten Ukraine 2-0, Germany s next assignment is a clash with Poland, who also won their first game against Northern Ireland, and this game holds particular meaning for Podolski.
The 31-year-old was born in the Polish city of Gliwice and scored both goals when the two teams met at Euro 2008.
For me, it s a special game, he said. Poland have taken enormous steps in the last few years.
