Germany Euro 2008 squad penpix

Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:35pm EDT
 
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(Reuters) - Germany squad penpix ahead of the Euro 2008 final against Spain in Vienna on Sunday:

1-Jens Lehmann (Arsenal). Goalkeeper. Born 10.11.69. Caps: 60

Tournament appearances: 5. Goals conceded: 6. Yellow cards: 1

Came into the tournament short of match practice after losing his place at Arsenal last season and looked jittery in the early stages of the opening 2-0 win over Poland. Gradually improved in the group stage and back to his commanding self in the quarter-final win over Portugal but was shaky again in the semi-final against Turkey. Has agreed to join VfB Stuttgart.

12-Robert Enke (Hanover 96). Goalkeeper. Born 24.8.77. Caps: 1

Tournament appearances: 0. Goals conceded: 0. Yellow cards: 0

Goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke confirmed at the start of the tournament that Enke is the second choice, ahead of Rene Adler. A respected keeper but he looked nervous in his one international appearance -- a 1-0 defeat by Denmark.

23-Rene Adler (Bayer Leverkusen). Goalkeeper. Born 15.1.85. Caps: 0

Tournament appearances: 0. Goals conceded: 0. Yellow cards: 0

One of a handful of brilliant young keepers in Germany, Adler has yet to win his first cap and is third choice here.

21-Christoph Metzelder (Real Madrid). Defender. Born: 5.11.80. Caps: 46. Goals 0

Tournament appearances: 5. Goals: 0. Yellow cards: 0

Metzelder has put a hugely frustrating season at Real Madrid behind him to show once again that he can always be relied on by Germany in major tournaments. Was called upon several times in the first two games to get fullback Marcell Jansen out of trouble.

17-Per Mertesacker (Werder Bremen). Defender. Born 29.9.84. Caps: 48. Goals 1

Tournament appearances: 5. Goals: 0. Yellow cards: 0

The 1.96 meter tall centre-back has been solid alongside Christoph Metzelder without playing at his absolute best. Led the defensive line well against Portugal but was at times caught out against Turkey.  Continued...

 

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