Oliver Kahn has shown once again that he is a great sportsman.

Put more frankly, they should keep they mouths shut and concentrate on their performances.

I find it irresponsible when speculation is enough to carry out a smear campaign against our international players.

I think a lot of this is about traditions.

This has been the source of much public debate. But I ask everyone to respect the decision and offer Jens the trust he needs.

The top stars play in other leagues – the best players go where the money is.

The manager (Jurgen Klinsmann) and I have spoken about Lincoln.

The coach and the players know after the Italy defeat just how important this match is. We anticipate a strong reaction from the team.

All sporting ambition considered, there should always be a relationship to Germany.

It wasn’t an easy decision. I appeal to everyone to respect this decision and to give the necessary support to Jens Lehmann.

I am not a supporter of buying a national team.

Our aim is to be at the top at the World Cup and such setbacks may be even good in the long run, we can learn from them,

Of course we are not happy with the game in Slovakia. The players have discussed this among themselves and they are determined to show a different face Wednesday.

The coach and I have talked over the offer from Lincoln,

We made it clear to him (Maier) that it couldn’t go on like this.

It’s more of a managerial position and Peters has produced brilliant results.

Jens now has no reason anymore to be making any kind of comments,