GERMANY coach Joachim Low is relishing a meeting with England in the last 16 of the World Cup after his side topped Group D with a 1-0 win over Ghana, but warned that Wayne Rooney is the man who could “explode” into life after a slow start to the tournament.

Mesut Ozil’s goal sealed the win which sets up a clash with Fabio Capello’s side in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon.

Low said: “We are looking forward to taking on England, it’s always special for us. There is a great history in the World Cup between England and Germany.

“I’ve watched England’s matches so far, they were struggling in the first two matches but that is quite normal, sometimes you only pick up speed as you go through the tournament. They haven’t shown the best of form so far but make no mistake this is a wonderful team. England have enormous experience so this team is going to be incredibly dangerous.

“Rooney may not have been a big gun so far but he is always ready to explode, he is difficult to mark and control. Our defence will need to watch.”