No Hamann in Germany squad

New Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has left Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann out of the squad to face Austria in his first match in charge on August 18.

Hamann, 31, was arguably Germany’s best player in Euro 2004 but, after 57 international appearances, it appears Klinsmann is looking to younger players as the 2006 World Cup hosts begin the countdown to the tournament with a friendly.