Germany players accept Ozil's retirement - Neuer

Manuel Neuer claims Germany's players have accepted the decision of Mesut Ozil to retire from international duty.

Arsenal midfielder Ozil called time on his career with Die Mannschaft after Joachim Low's side saw their defence of the World Cup come to an abrupt end in the group stage in Russia.

Germany's preparations for the tournament were overshadowed by a controversial meeting between Ozil, team-mate Ilkay Gundogan and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in London.

The decision of two Germany players with Turkish heritage to pose for photographs with the authoritarian leader was heavily criticised in some quarters.

Ozil announced last month he will no longer be available to play for his…