Klose: No rift with strike partner

Germany striker Miroslav Klose has dismissed reports about a potential rift between him and attacking partner Lukas Podolski following the future Bayern Munich star’s dip in form.

While Klose grabbed a brace in the opening 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, Podolski looked ineffective in the curtainraiser before wasting two good scoring opportunities in the 1-0 win over Poland.