Former Goalkeeper Schumacher thinks Lehmann will be Germany first option

Former Goalkeeper Schumacher thinks Lehmann will be Germany first option
Toni Schumacher, the West German goalkeeper from the 1982 and 1986 World Cups, believes that Jens Lehmann's body language suggests he will be wearing Germany's number one jersey at the 2006 World Cup.There is a competition between Bayern Munich custodian Oliver Kahn and Lehmann, but the issue has turned into a tedious soap opera in the German press and Schumacher believes Germany manager Jürgen Klinsmann will conclude it by picking Lehmann."I cannot see any reason not to choose Kahn but I get the impression that Jens Lehmann will be the one playing at the World Cup," Schumacher said. "Jens was so calm and relaxed when interviewed after Arsenal's recent Champions League game with Juventus. I felt then that he already knows he will be the number one.Germany coach Klinsmann has confirmed that he will make his decision by the beginning of May before naming his final 23-man World Cup squad on May 15.

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Trinidad & Tobago announces World Cup Team

Most coaches are defining the final squad they will take to the World Cup. Just like Leo Beenhakker, Trinidad and Tobago's coach. He has announced a provisional 24-man squad he will take to Germany.One of the most important players is former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke, now with Sydney. But the team also has British-based players in the squad include Coventry's Stern John, Port Vale's Chris Birchall, West Ham's Shaka Hislop and Gillingham's Ian Cox."Before making the final choice, we did our homework the best we could," Beenhakker told the press."I must protect the players also who brought us to Germany. They have to be credited and there must be balance in the group.The manager was honest: "I want to thank specially all the players who are not on the list but were on the road to Germany and I understand for the moment I have made 24 players happy."I really understand much better that I have disappointed now many players from Trinidad and Tobago. However, I can assure them that the decisions we made were made in relation to looking for the best of the team."Trinidad and Tobago list:Keepers: Kelvin Jack (Dundee), Shaka Hislop (West Ham), Clayton Ince (Coventry City)Defenders: Dennis Lawrence (Wrexham) Cyd Gray (San Juan Jabloteh), Marvin Andrews (Rangers), Brent Sancho (Gillingham), Ian Cox (Gillingham), Atiba Charles (W Connection), Avery John (New England Revolution).Midfielders: Silvio Spann (unattached), Chris Birchall (Port Vale), Aurtis Whitley (San Juan Jabloteh), Anthony Rougier (United Petrotrin), Anthony Wolfe (San Juan Jabloteh), Densill Theobald (Falkirk), Carlos Edwards (Luton), Dwight Yorke (Sydney FC), Russell Latapy (Falkirk).Strikers: Jason Scotland (St Johnstone), Stern John (Coventry), Kenwyne Jones (Southampton), Collin Samuel (Dundee), Cornell Glen (LA Galaxy)

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Munich: Allianz Arena Stadium

Munich: Allianz Arena Stadium




This architecture masterpiece has a 66,000 capacity. The futuristic design features a smooth transparent shell - made up of hundreds of inflatable cushions - acting as a projection surface to cover the stadium in waves of different colors.
All 66,000 seats will be covered and the estimated cost of 280 million Euros makes the stadium the most expensive of the 2006 World Cup.

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Nuremberg: Frankenstadion Stadium

Nuremberg: Frankenstadion Stadium



With a capacity of 41,926 people,the arena operates a groundbraking "Eco Management and Audio Scheme", an environmental optimisation system designed to make the most efficient use of scarce resources.

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Stuttgart: Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium

Stuttgart: Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium




Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium has a capacity for 54,500 persons. The ground is home of VfB Stuttgart club. Total costs for the redevelopment and renovation of the stadium are estimated at 41-56 million Euros. Along with Berlin and Nürnburg, Stuttgart is one of the three stadiums for World Cup 2006 to incorporate a running track.

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Cologne: Cologne Stadium

Cologne: Cologne Stadium



With a 40,590 capacity, the World Cup Stadium Cologne was opened in a friendly with the German national team playing.

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