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Jurgen Klopp has set a defiant stall for the future of the German national team, insisting he wants to transform Die Mannschaft into an opponent that strikes fear into the heart of every rival. As the Nations League reaches a critical juncture, the former Liverpool boss believes his squad is finally moving in the right direction to recapture their former glory.

Werder Bremen striker Niclas Fullkrug has expressed his delight after earning a recall to the Germany national team. The in-form forward discussed working under manager Jurgen Klopp as Die Mannschaft prepare for crucial UEFA Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands.

It seems that Jürgen Klopp, the Germany head coach, has settled on the shape of his strikers' pecking order in his plans, but the choice between the available names carries striking surprises, especially as topping the list of Bundesliga top scorers has not given its holder an advantage in the race to secure a starting place with the Germany side.

These days, it is not just clubs competing for players, but national associations too – and Germany is a hotspot for this trend. Moves in the “new” transfer market are often the result of lengthy groundwork and could perhaps one day involve transfer fees.