Hannover striker Mike Hanke has reacted with disbelief at his latest ommission from Joachim Löw’s Germany squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers.
Hanke has scored four Bundesliga goals so far for his new club but has not been included in the squad for the matches with the Republic of Ireland and the Czech Republic.
Cologne striker Patrick Helmes has once again been preferred, despite the fact he plays in the second division and has only scored twice this season.
“I don't want to even comment on the fact that Helmes has been called up and not me” Hanke said. “You can interpret that however you want.”
Hanke last played for Germany in February in the friendly with Switzerland and was also a member of the 2006 World Cup squad.
Many observers had been calling for his selection, following his fine start to the season. However Löw has decided to stick with Helmes, who made his debut in March.
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