Hamburg defender Dennis Aogo and Bayern Munich youngster Holger Badstuber were the surprise names in Germany coach Joachim Low’s provisional 27-man squad for the World Cup, which was announced today.

SPAIN gave further proof of why they are one of the favourites for World Cup glory this summer after seeing off France 2-0 in Paris last night to continue their run of form.

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Germany coach Joachim Low has called three new faces into an experimental squad for his country's friendly match with England in Berlin next Wednesday.

Arsenal’s German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has admitted he is struggling to adjust to the new ball that will be used at Euro 2008.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack believes Jens Lehmann deserves to be Germany’s number one at Euro 2008.

Robert Huth has been named in the Germany squad to face Switzerland in an international friendly in Basle next Wednesday.

GERMANY U-21 goalkeeper Rene Adler has signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed he is planning to make just one more signing before the end of the transfer window – a new goalkeeper.