Klinsmann hails Nowotny influence

JURGEN KLINSMANN is counting on Bayer Leverkusen veteran Jens Nowotny to give his youthful defence some much-needed stability during the World Cup.

The 32-year-old was a surprise call-up after suffering his fourth anterior cruciate ligament injury earlier this year.

He saw his first international action since 2004 in Germany’s 2-2 draw against Japan.