Gloves off as Lehmann handed German ultimatum

ARSENAL keeper Jens Lehmann has been told he will have to change his gloves if he wants to beat current German international goalkeeper Oliver Kahn to first choice between the posts.

Lehmann’s position in the international team has come under threat after he was spotted wearing his own personal Nike-sponsored gloves, which have helped the Gunners stay at the top of the Premiership, in Germany’s game against Iran last weekend.

The German Football Association (DFB) received an angry response after the match from sportswear giant adidas - which sponsors the German team.