Germany's Klose Hails New Generation

Nadine Kraemer from Confiserie Felicitas GmbH removes sharp edges with a brush from chocolate soccer players of Germany, Miroslav Klose, Thomas Mueller, Cacau and Lukas Podolski (L-R) in Harnow, Germany, 15 June 2010. Photo by EPA/BGNES

Miroslav Klose has hailed the emergence of Germany's new generation following their huge success in South Africa.

"A few years ago people kept saying that it was a shame there weren't any new generations coming through," Klose said, as cited by Sky Sports.

"They said we have no forwards and no creative midfielders. Everybody deplored that. But time has proved these people wrong."

Germany are now just one game away from the final and will have to get the better of European champions Spain on Wednesday to secure a place in the final.

Klose is just one goal behind Brazilian legend Ronaldo as the leading scorer in World Cup finals history and insists he never dreamed he could come close to passing his record.

"I spoke with Ronaldo after the final," he recalled.

"At the time I would not have dreamed of ever coming this close to him, needing two more goals to surpass him.

"I hope he's not too worried."

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