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Muller plays down criticism of Euro 2016 performance

Germany star Thomas Muller has hit back at his critics as he searches for his first goal at Euro 2016.

Thomas Muller failed to score in Germany's matches against Ukraine and Poland Credit: PA

> > Of course, I am not entirely pleased by how things have gone so far, but I also think I have not been as bad as some have said. > > > "I hope I can score a goal, but as I said already before the tournament, it's not my main thing. > > > "Sometimes I play well and get criticism. Sometimes I play pretty badly but score and then everyone says, 'Muller saved the day'. Then I sit at home wondering what is going on. > > > "You have to accept criticism, but not everything we have done so far has been wrong. > > > "You have to stay hungry and keep going where it hurts, to try and get to the ball a step quicker than the opponent. > > > "Regardless of whether you are praised to the heavens or a bit criticised, you shouldn't pay too much attention to either.

Muller to UEFA.com
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