Thomas Muller says there is no fear of France in the Germany camp ahead of Thursday's Euro 2016 semi-final in Marseille despite the loss of four experienced players.

The Germans will be without the injured Bastian Schweinsteiger, Sami Khedira and Mario Gomez while defender Mats Hummels is suspended.

"Fear never comes into it," he said.

"We know France have many good players, but Iceland didn't honestly look that good at the back so if we defend well as a team, we will not let these players get into positions to show their class.

"We're respectful, but I'm optimistic we'll find a solution even if we've got some players missing out, which is bitter.

"This happens in football, there are always injuries and suspensions for big games but you've got to compensate as a team.

"I said before the tournament that I've never seen so much depth of quality in our team as we have now so I'm sure we can compensate."

The draw has been kind to the hosts, but Muller says France are well worth their place in the semis.

"France have not got here by luck," he said. "But they are now under a bit of pressure too as the hosts, and they know they're facing a strong Germany side.

"We were both being mentioned as favourites before the tournament and there aren't many bigger games than this one."