'All the players are in good shape,' Loew said.

Germany aim to set the stage for their crucial World Cup qualifying showdown in Russia with a victory against Azerbaijan, coached by Germany's Berti Vogts.

Germany top the group with 19 points from Russia, who have 18 going into their game in Wales on Wednesday. The two sides meet next month in Moscow in what should decide first place and direct entry to the 2010 finals in South Africa.