Pre-match doubtful playmaker Michael Ballack has been included in Germany coach Joachim Loew's starting eleven for Sunday evening's Euro 2008 final against Spain.
The 31-year-old skipper, a major doubt for Germany after sustaining a calf muscle problem on the eve of the final clash, recovered in time to come as huge boost to his side.
Also in midfield, Torsten Frings takes over from Simon Rolfes in the central holding role after having recovered from a rib injury, while Loew stuck with the starting lineup that started the second half of their 3-2 semifinal victory against Turkey.
Spain coach Luis Aragones, however, has run definitely out of the tournament's leading scorer David Villa due to a calf problem.
The 69-year-old Spanish coach is forced to make one change from the side that started the 3-0 win over Russia in the semifinals and sends on Cesc Fabregas in the XI to make up a five-man midfield.
Fabregas, just 21 years old, impressed as a substitute in Thursday's semi.
Source: Xinhua
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