Emre Can is in contention to start Germany's Euro 2016 semi-final against hosts France on Thursday night, coach Joachim Low revealed today.

The world champions, who reached the last four by eliminating Italy after a penalty shootout at the weekend, have been struck by both injury and suspension.

Sami Khedira has been ruled out of the meeting with the French and fellow midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is a doubt for the tie in Marseille too – potentially providing Can with an opportunity.

Low said: “You can use Emre Can in many positions. He’d be a player who would do well for our game.

“Julian Weigl is also a very good player, though, just a different type of player. We will wait for two or three more days and then we’ll see how the decision plays out.

“Joshua Kimmich is not under consideration out of the six. I have other central possibilities.”