Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger could probably do with upgrading his shin pads if the below picture is anything to go by.

The tatty looking gear appears to have German brand Uhlsport written on them, as well as 31 (his squad number at Bayern Munich) and ‘Basti’.

By contrast, team mate Sami Khedira’s pair of Nikes look in pristine condition, while Manuel Neuer’s patriotic pads have seen better days.