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Cacau confident of Germany call-up for Euro 2012
The Stuttgart attacker acknowledges that he faces stiff competition, but feels he still can prove his worth to Joachim Low before the end of the Bundesliga season.
Feb 22, 2012 3:00:00 AM
By Andreas Becker
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Stuttgart striker Cacau admitted he does not yet know whether he will be called up to Joachim Low's squad to face France next week, but remains confident that he will be nominated as part of Germany's Euro 2012 team.
Speaking exclusively with Goal.com, the 30-year-old revealed he has not been in touch with Low regarding a place for the France friendly.
"No, I have not spoken with him and will wait until the squad is announced," he said.
Cacau was one of three center forwards to be called up to Low's World Cup 2010 squad, along with Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez. But even despite competition from the likes of Mike Hanke and Stefan Kiessling, Cacau still believes he can return to die Mannschaft.
"The quality available in Germany is such that a selection is not to be taken for granted," he said. "I will continue to bring my best performances to preserve my chances."
Germany will host France on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
Speaking exclusively with Goal.com, the 30-year-old revealed he has not been in touch with Low regarding a place for the France friendly.
"No, I have not spoken with him and will wait until the squad is announced," he said.
Cacau was one of three center forwards to be called up to Low's World Cup 2010 squad, along with Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez. But even despite competition from the likes of Mike Hanke and Stefan Kiessling, Cacau still believes he can return to die Mannschaft.
"The quality available in Germany is such that a selection is not to be taken for granted," he said. "I will continue to bring my best performances to preserve my chances."
Germany will host France on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
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