"I don't see England as being the same level as teams like Germany or Spain. They're a bit behind," said the German.
"They have a lot of talented players and are still a big name. We always had great respect when we played England".
"This is not a real friendly game. England are playing Germany and it's always a big rivalry".
Ballack also spoke about tournament football, and next years World Cup.
"At the next World Cup England must use their name, use their quality and have confidence. Then everything is possible.
"When Germany goes to a big tournament we know we have to deliver because teams before us have done it.
"We don't want to be the team that goes out of the tournament early, so that creates a certain type of pressure."
Germany's Philipp Lahm and Bayern team mate Manuel Neuer have both returned to Germany after the Germany game in Milan against the Italians. Arsenal's big money signing Mesut Ozil, will also not feature in the game at Wembley, as coach Joachim Low has allowed the three stars to have a rest. Real Madrid's Sami Khedira I out injured. He ruptured his knee ligaments in the draw against Italy on Friday in Milan.
Per Mertesacker, who didn't take part in the trip to Old Trafford, or his national team visit to Italy, returns from illness. Borussia Dortmund's number 1, Roman Weidenfeller will take part in goal and pick up his first cap.
"The England game is our last chance before the World Cup to try out one or two new tactical variations and personnel," said Joachim Low.
"Philipp Lahm, Manuel Neuer and Mesut Ozil are part of the absolute backbone of our team and for me, it is more important now to give other players a chance to prove themselves in these key positions, particularly against such a strong team as England."
Football fans across England, and Germany will for sure be licking their lips for this enticing clash.
Roy Hodgson and his Three Lions will really need to improve from their performance against Chile, if they have any chance of taking bragging rights from beating the Germans.
"When Germany goes to a big tournament we know we have to deliver because teams before us have done it.
"We don't want to be the team that goes out of the tournament early, so that creates a certain type of pressure."
Germany's Philipp Lahm and Bayern team mate Manuel Neuer have both returned to Germany after the Germany game in Milan against the Italians. Arsenal's big money signing Mesut Ozil, will also not feature in the game at Wembley, as coach Joachim Low has allowed the three stars to have a rest. Real Madrid's Sami Khedira I out injured. He ruptured his knee ligaments in the draw against Italy on Friday in Milan.
Per Mertesacker, who didn't take part in the trip to Old Trafford, or his national team visit to Italy, returns from illness. Borussia Dortmund's number 1, Roman Weidenfeller will take part in goal and pick up his first cap.
"The England game is our last chance before the World Cup to try out one or two new tactical variations and personnel," said Joachim Low.
"Philipp Lahm, Manuel Neuer and Mesut Ozil are part of the absolute backbone of our team and for me, it is more important now to give other players a chance to prove themselves in these key positions, particularly against such a strong team as England."
Football fans across England, and Germany will for sure be licking their lips for this enticing clash.
Roy Hodgson and his Three Lions will really need to improve from their performance against Chile, if they have any chance of taking bragging rights from beating the Germans.
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