Flick is “not under pressure” despite a potential early World Cup exit

After a shocking defeat to Japan,

could revive a point from their second game against Spain as not only need to beat Costa Rica to proceed to the next level, but they also have to hope Spain defeats Japan.

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I don't know what else will happen, but from my side, my contract runs to 2024 and I'm looking forward to the Euros,

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Flick

said at Wednesday's pre-match press conference.

"But we have a while to go until then. We go into the Costa Rica match trying to make things clear from the start, to exert pressure – these are our intentions.

"Of course we know it'll be difficult against a team who normally defends. We need to adopt the same mentality as we showed against Spain."

Asked why Germany has underwhelmed in recent tournaments, he added:

"Maybe you can ask me this question tomorrow, though I hope not.

"Normally I'm an optimist who thinks positively. I'm not considering anything like [exiting the tournament] for the time being.

"We know it's not entirely in our own hands and it goes without saying we didn't get the result we wanted in the first game.

"But we're here to reach the knockouts and we'll play our next match with confidence. Whatever happens, happens. Like after the Japan loss, I'm not feeling any pressure.

"We're heading in the right direction. Things are getting better in training and we're continuing to learn. We're finding solutions with the ball and that's why I think we're improving."

On the other side, a draw would be enough for

if Spain beat Japan. Flick added:

"If we look at the table then Costa Rica has an opportunity to go last 16 if they draw, so I assume they'll try to defend as much as possible as they did against Japan.

"It's important for us to find a solution. It's our own fault we're in this situation and now we have to do what we can. It's about giving 100 per cent and performing on the day."

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