German spy Klose to Italy

Germany's Lazio striker Miroslav Klose has said he plans to eavesdrop in Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy.

"I'll try to be a bit of a spy and pass on any bits I hear," he said.

"I should be able to pick up a few sentences and pass them on if they are helpful. I don't think it will be too loud for that."

"Bring on Italy, is all I can say," added Klose.

Having spent all three of Germany's group B matches on the bench, Poland-born Klose started and scored in the 4-2 quarter-final win over Greece.