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MILAN -- Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura said that while its evident his players will be out for revenge in Tuesdays friendly against Germany, hes more concerned about what they can learn from playing the world champion. Teddy Bridgewater Jersey .Germany defeated Italy on penalties in the quarterfinal of the European Championship in July after the match had finished 1-1. It was coach Antonio Contes final match in charge before taking over at Chelsea.They havent spoken about revenge, but they have it inside them, its clear enough, Ventura said on Monday. Even those who didnt play at the Euros. But this is certainly not a match where you need extra motivation.Even if it is a friendly, in reality, it is a match of top billing. Italy versus Germany is always Italy versus Germany. It gives its own motivation.Italy beat Liechtenstein 4-0 on Saturday in World Cup qualifying and remains second in Group G, behind Spain on goal difference.Ventura is not expected to make many changes for Tuesday, although there are doubts over the fitness of Inter pair Antonio Candreva and Eder, both of whom have slight injuries.On one side, we want to keep the same structure. On the other, there are the youngsters. Then, we have to win against Germany, Ventura said. Its a really standout friendly -- important and weighty, but its still a friendly.Our future is not just tomorrow, but just behind it. Italy versus Germany has to be the window into the future that we want. As were growing and planning, its important what the match tells us. Were playing against the most organized national team of them all. We have to test ourselves in that aspect.Germany crushed Italy 4-1 in Munich in March and then followed it with the victory in the Euro 2016 quarterfinal in Bordeaux. Until then, Germany had not claimed a victory over the Azzurri in anything but a friendly -- and it is now looking for its first three-game winning streak in the 34 matches between the sides.The two also drew 1-1 in a friendly in Milan in 2013, their last match before this year.We havent lost in the last three matches so weve dispelled that myth, Germany defender Mats Hummels said. They are always difficult matches. Its a very tough opponent, but were not talking about a curse or a nemesis -- just a squad that can trouble us, like other strong teams.Germany won a World Cup qualifier 8-0 in San Marino on Friday and is top of Group C, five points ahead of Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan.Serge Gnabry had a hat trick in that match, his international debut, while Benjamin Henrichs also made his first appearance for Germany.The other newcomer in the group, Wolfsburg midfielder Yannick Gerhardt, will get his chance in Milan.Its a right mix between new faces and players with more experience, Hummels said. Weve had the same group since September and weve started qualification well.There is a great team spirit, a great working spirit, so that can only make us hopeful for a rosy future.Eight of Germanys 25 players are 21 or younger.We are fortunate that we can count on a lot of experienced players who act as mother hens, Germany coach Joachim Loew said. 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With two weeks to go in the regular season, everything is different, and its awesome.?Power Rankings voters: Edward Aschoff, Butch Davis, Heather Dinich, Brad Edwards, Chris Fallica, Rod Gilmore, Danny Kanell, Chris Low, Ivan Maisel, Ryan McGee, Adam Rittenberg, Mark Schlabach | How they votedPrevious rankings: Week 1?|?Week 2 |?Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8| Week 9 | Week 101. Alabama Crimson Tide (10-0)Trending:Week 10 ranking: 1 Week 11 result:? Defeated Mississippi State 51-3Alabama didnt suffer a hangover after its win over LSU, as it stomped Mississippi State. Quarterback Jalen Hurts passed for a career-high 347 yards and four touchdowns and also ran for 100 yards and a score. Heisman candidate? Maybe. Its a pretty good bet that Alabama will remain unbeaten heading into the Iron Bowl. The Crimson Tide host Chattanooga next week.2.?Ohio State Buckeyes?(9-1)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?5 Week 11 result:?Defeated Maryland 62-3Ohio State dominated Maryland -- which was dressed in a garish head-to-toe florescent red. The score was identical to the Buckeyes beatdown of Nebraska last week. Perhaps the Buckeyes are trying to claw their way back into the CFP picture by running up the score? And who would have expected Ohio States visit to Michigan State next week to feel like a clunker? Still, the Buckeyes shouldnt look ahead to Michigan or they might get bitten.3.?Louisville Cardinals?(9-1)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?6 Week 11 result:?Defeated Wake Forest 44-12Louisville exploded in the fourth quarter, turning a close game with Wake Forest from a potential upset special into a blowout. The Cardinals piled up 346 rushing yards, with quarterback?Lamar Jackson?offering up 153 and running back?Brandon Radcliff?contributing 141. Remember when Louisvilles visit to Houston seemed like one of the seasons most significant games? Well, it could be if the Cardinal dont fully focus on that Thursday night matchup.4. Clemson Tigers?(9-1)Trending:?Week 10 ranking: 2 Week 11 result:?Lost to Pitt 43-42Clemson got 580 yards and three touchdowns from quarterback?Deshaun Watson, but Watson also threw three interceptions as the Tigers were clipped at home. The big question now is how the Tigers first defeat will be read by the CFP selection committee amid this weekends chaos? The Tigers still control their destiny in the ACC Atlantic, and if they win out, they seem fairly well positioned for the CFP. They visit Wake Forrest next weekend.5.?Michigan Wolverines?(9-1)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?3 Week 11 result: Lost to Iowa 14-13Michigan became the third member of this weeks College Football Playoffs top four to lose, going down at unranked Iowa, thereby hitting a reset button at the top of the rankings. The Wolverines offense sputtered against the Hawkeyes with just 201 total yards. The Wolverines play host to Indiana next weekend, needing to not look ahead to their visit to Ohio State on Nov. 26. The Wolverines will still win the Big Ten East if they win out.6. Washington Huskies?(9-1)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?4 Week 11 result: Lost to USC 26-13Washington is unbeaten no longer and wont be in in the debate for a top-four spot on Tuesday. The Trojans were in control most of the game, and their defense shut down an offense that had been averaging 48 points per game. Of course, the season -- and playoff hopes -- arent over. The Huskies can still win the Pac-12, and a one-loss Pac-12 champion will be in the CFP discussion. The Huskies host Arizona State next weekend.7.?Wisconsin Badgers?(8-2)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?7 Week 11 result: Defeated Illinois 48-3Wisconsin had no trouble dispatching Illinois, and the Badgers remain well-positioned in the Big Ten West. Corey Clement and Dare Ogunbowale both eclipsed 100 yards rushing, and the Illini offense got nothing going through the air or on the ground. The season-ending visit from Minnesota looms large on Nov. 26. The Badgers visit Purdue next week.8.?Penn State Nittany Lions?(8-2)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?10 Week 11 result:?Defeated Indiana 45-31The final score is deceiving. Penn States game at Indiana was in doubt until late in the fourth quarter, but a win is a win, and the Nittany Lions notched their sixth consecutive victory. Most important: They kept pace with Michigan and Ohio State in the Big Ten East. They should get their seventh win in a row at woeful Rutgers next weekend. If they win out and Ohio State beats Michigan, the Nittany Lions will win the Big Ten East.9.?Oklahoma Sooners?(8-2)Trending:?Week 10 ranking:?9 Week 11 ?result:?Defeated Baylor 45-24Oklahoma improved to 7-0 in the Big 12 with a win over Baylor. It was the Sooners 15th consecutive win in conference play. 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