Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller has urged Germany to draw inspiration from Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid.

With the World Cup worryingly close for Germany, veteran star Muller can see the importance of remaining calm and confident.

He used the example of Real Madrid as a model for the national team.

"Perhaps Real Madrid can be an example for us," said Muller.

"I have played for a lot of coaches, including Ancelotti, who has won a lot of trophies.

"When things aren't going well, it's about recovering and staying confident. We'd do well to follow that."

Muller played under the Italian boss at Bayern for two seasons, so he knows his methods well and knows what he wants for Germany.