He played at right - back and featured in four of their five matches as the nation reached the semi-final , but were eliminated by Italy .
Boateng was included in Germany 's 23 - man squad for Euro 2012 .
Boateng played at right - back and featured in four of their five matches as the nation reached the semi-final , but were eliminated by Italy .
Boateng was included in Germany 's 23 - man squad for Euro 2012 .