Lehmann wants recall to secure German place

JENS LEHMANN has responded to a summer deadline from the German national team to regain his Arsenal place by insisting that he deserves a recall ahead of Manuel Almunia.

Lehmann said: “I am convinced I will play again soon. While watching matches, I cannot see that Almunia is better than me.”

The experienced German international was dropped by Arsene Wenger last month, having paid the price for the side’s lack of defensive solidity as they struggled to recover from their Old Trafford defeat.