Julian Nagelsmann

“The 59-year-old spoke publicly of his desire to take on the role after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann's resignation earlier in July.”

“Klopp has been the DFB's preferred candidate to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following Germany's round-of-32 World Cup exit after losing on penalties to Paraguay.”

“Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.”

“Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days after Germany's disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay.”

“Julian Nagelsmann handed Deniz Undav his first start of the tournament, after the Stuttgart striker scored three times in the opening two games as a substitute.”

“Germany had not advanced from the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament in Brazil, and coach Julian Nagelsmann had been under huge pressure to make that breakthrough.”

“Coach Julian Nagelsmann shuffled his deck in Germany's final home friendly, handing Undav, Nathaniel Brown and Felix Nmecha rare starts, while naming Karl in the XI for the first time.”

“Since 38-year-old Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago, he has overseen an upturn in their fortunes, spearheaded by extravagant youthful talents such as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, as well as experienced stalwarts like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger.”

“Since 38-year-old Nagelsmann took over Germany two years ago, he has overseen an upturn in their fortunes, spearheaded by extravagant youthful talents such as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, as well as experienced stalwarts like Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger.”

“Nagelsmann fell just short of delivering glory to Germany on home soil at the Euros two years ago when they were knocked out by eventual winners Spain in the quarter-finals and he is expected to have just one more shot before returning to the club game.”