Joachim Löw not giving Jens Lehman a send-off

With his retirement from international Football, many assumed that Joachim Löw would give Jens Lehman a final appearance in the upcoming friendly against England. However this isn't going to happen as Löw informed the 'keeper that he wasn't going to be brought back for die Mannschaft.

Löw stressed the younger players need valuable playing time:

"Our group of young keepers needs the experience of these international matches. Obviously, a final appearance in the England game would have been a nice gesture towards Jens. Even more so, because Jens spend five years in Arsenal, and every fan remembers his heroic deeds in the Berlin Olympiastadion during the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. All this considered, our team goals had to be given priority.”

He added:

"Jens has done much for German football. During our four years working together, he has always been an important sounding board. I have been impressed by his leadership and his professionalism throughout. He was able to focus to the point, whether during practice sessions or in the games. I have met few players, who were able to contribute in such a positive and effective way."