The Southampton midfielder played against the world champions in June 2005 as his side were thumped 4-1 and is keen to show Joachim Low's men how much they have improved
Steven Davis will try to implement some of the hard lessons he learnt against Germany 11 years ago when Northern Ireland face Joachim Low's side at Euro 2016.
Captain Davis and his team-mates take on the world champions at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, with their hopes of progressing from Group C still alive following a stunning 2-0 win over Ukraine last time out.
It is a far cry from what the Southampton midfielder experienced as a four-cap novice at Windsor Park in June 2005, where Germany ran out 4-1 in the sides' previous meeting.