FIFA World Cup 2018: We learned from defeat against Mexico, says Germany's Mario Gomez

Mario Gomez vowed that Die Mannschaft players will not repeat the mistakes they committed against Mexico during their upcoming clash.

German forward Mario Gomez addresses the media during a training session in Sochi, Russia, on June 21, 2018. EPA-EFE/Sebastiao Moreira

Sochi, Russia: Germany's striker Mario Gomez on Thursday said that his team learned their lesson from its shocking 1-0 defeat against Mexico in their debut 2018 FIFA World Cup match.

Gomez spoke to the press before the defending champion's second practice ahead of their Group F clash, against Sweden's national "Blagult" team, scheduled for Saturday.

The VfB Stuttgart player vowed that Die Mannschaft players will not repeat the mistakes they committed against Mexico during their upcoming clash, stressing the importance of playing as a team against Blagult.

Asked about the criticism the team experienced following their defeat to Mexico, the 32-year-old Gomez said he was used to it.

Sweden and Mexico lead Group F with three points each, followed by Germany and South Korea.