German striker Miroslav Klose was included in Rudi Voller’s starting line-up, despite fears over a knee injury, for their crucial World Cup Group E clash in Shizuoka.

German striker Miroslav Klose was included in Rudi Voller’s starting line-up, despite fears over a knee injury, for their crucial World Cup Group E clash in Shizuoka.

Niall Quinn will be kept on the bench when the Republic of Ireland face Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and then unleashed late on as Mick McCarthy’s secret weapon.

5mins: After a comfortable start to his 100th appearance for Ireland, has to react quickly to prevent Miroslav Klose from reaching Carsten Jancker’s flick-on on the edge of his own penalty area.

Ireland v Germany - player ratings

Carsten Jancker has been replaced by Oliver Bierhoff for Germany with 15 minutes left in today's World Cup clash.

Ireland 0, Germany 1 (half time)

Carsten Jancker has had Germany's best chance with a dangerous header saved by Shay Given.

Germany coach Rudi Voeller has already intimated the pace of Damien Duff and Robbie Keane represents his greatest fear ahead of their showdown at the Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki.

Germany coach Rudi Voeller has already intimated the pace of Damien Duff and Robbie Keane represents his greatest fear ahead of their showdown at the Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki.

Germany 8 Saudi Arabia 0

Germany 8 Saudi Arabia 0

Carsten Jancker has made it 4-0 to the Germans on the stroke of half-time against Saudi Arabia in their Group E match.

Carsten Jancker has made it 4-0 to the Germans on the stroke of half-time against Saudi Arabia in their Group E match.

Carsten Jancker put Germany ahead in the eighth minute of the other Group E game today - only for his goal to be disallowed for a foul.

Veteran Germany striker Oliver Bierhoff believes the Republic of Ireland pose a big threat to his international swansong.

Carsten Jancker has become the latest World Cup worry for Germany.

Germany 7 (Carsten Jancker 77) Kuwait 0

Tottenham's Christian Ziege and Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann were both selected by Rudi Voller in an experienced German World Cup squad which, as promised, contained few surprises.

Sunderland are today on the verge of completing a £1.5million swoop for Swedish international Joachim Bjorklund.

Tottenham have been linked with a loan move for Bayern Munich striker Carsten Jancker.

Liverpool’s strike force came good as a Michael Owen hat-trick and goals from Steven Gerrard and Emile Heskey secured a vital win for England over Germany in their World Cup Qualifier in Munich.

Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has scored England's fifth goal against Germany in their World Cup qualifier in Munich.

Michael Owen scored his hat-trick and gave England a 4-1 lead against Germany in their World Cup qualifier in Munich.

Michael Owen gave England a 3-1 lead three minutes after half time in the World Cup qualifier against Germany in Munich.

England lead Germany by two goals to one at half time in their World Cup Qualifier at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.

Michael Owen has levelled the sides with 12 mins gone in England's World Cup Qualifier against Germany at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.

Carsten Jancker has given Germany an ideal start at the Olympic Stadium in Munich in their World Cup showdown with England.

Liverpool have won the UEFA Super Cup after beating European champions Bayern Munich 3-2 in a thrilling encounter in Monaco last night.

England's hopes of World Cup qualification were handed a major boost when group nine leaders Germany were held to a 2-2 draw in Helsinki.

Bayern Munich 1 Valencia 1 (after extra time, Bayern win 5-4 on pens)

Giovane Elber and Mehmet Scholl grabbed the first-half goals that destroyed Manchester United's dreams of Champions League glory in the Olympic Stadium.

Nothing will ever make up for the way Manchester United denied Bayern Munich the Champions League in 1999 - but their win at Old Trafford must surely come close for the Germans.

Manchester United could hardly have wished for a better omen as they seek to reclaim the Champions League crown they so dramatically won in 1999.