Joachim Low has announced that Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Manuel Neuer have been released from the Germany squad ahead of the nation's upcoming friendly against Poland on Tuesday.

All three were involved in the 6-2 victory over Austria on Friday which secured Germany's place in next summer's European Championships in Poland/Ukraine, with Ozil in particular impressing by grabbing a brace.

The decision to leave out the three key names highlights Low's willingness to experiment with youth against Poland, a game that will be played in Gdansk.

"My decision [to release the three players] is part of a sporting concept I have. I've always said that those players who contest league, cup and international games regularly will be occasionally spared if it's possible and meaningful," Low told German media in his press-conference.

"We can use the situation to give the younger players a chance and see how they do."

Low's decision to give youth a chance against Poland is likely to give German supporters the opportunity to see star duo Andre Schurrle and Mario Gotze while the impressive Ron-Robert Zieler could make his international debut in goal.

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