Klose unburdened by record chance

MIROSLAV KLOSE is hoping to shake off a back injury ahead of Germany’s match with Uruguay tonight in what will be his last chance to write his names in the history books of the World Cup.

The Bayern Munich striker is just one goal shy of the all-time World Cup finals scoring record of 15 held by Brazil’s Ronaldo.

Klose’s two goals against Argentina in the quarter-finals put him level with Gerd Muller, the legendary German striker of the 1970s, and in sight of Ronaldo’s mark.