Ballack Expects Turkey Battle
Germany captain Michael Ballack is refusing to under-estimate Turkey's 'never-say-die' attitude ahead of the Euro 2008 semi-finals. Turkey are arguably the surprise package in the last four of the European Championship after sneaking through Group A with a last-gasp victory over Czech Republic and stunning Croatia on penalties in the quarter-finals. And, after incorrectly tipping world champions Italy, France, Portugal and Croatia ahead of the tournament, Ballack is wary that Germany could become the latest surprise elimination. Turkey have been decimated by injuries and suspensions to leave manager Fatih Terim struggling for options ahead of the meeting in Basel on Wednesday, but Ballack still expects a stern test. "I admit I was utterly wrong with my predictions," said Ballack. Mental strength "But the only important thing is that we have a major chance to go through to the final. "We know Turkey are missing a lot of players through injury and suspens