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German national team trainer Joachim Löw has confirmed that Jens Lehmann is still his number one choice in goal ahead of this summer’s European Championships.

Despite being relegated to second-choice behind Manuel Almunia at Arsenal, Lehmann continues to enjoy the confidence of the Bundestrainer and was selected ahead of Timo Hildebrand and Robert Enke for last week’s friendly win over Switzerland.

In an interview with ‘Kicker’ Löw revealed he had nothing but praise for the 38 year old keeper.

"He still showed an extreme level of calmness, maintained his concentration and directed the defence" said Low.

"He has a good physical condition, is quick and confident - but nobody has a guaranteed berth."

Between now and May, when the final squad is announced, Löw and goalkeeping coach Andreas Köpke will have their eyes on five keepers with Manuel Neuer and Rene Adler the two other outside bets for a place in the squad.

Löw also confirmed that he would be taking five strikers to the finals tournament with Bayer Leverkusen youngster Stefan Kießling tipped to join Miroslav Klose, Mario Gomez, Kevin Kuranyi and Lukas Podolski.

"He can also play on the wing at Leverkusen and he has proven himself" he explained.

"I am happy that all my strikers are efficient at the moment."

Meanwhile, Schalke defender Heiko Westermann has boosted his chances of earning a place in the final selection following an impressive game against the Swiss last week, and his versatility - Westermann has played across the whole of Schalke's backline this season - further strengthens his claim.

"It is important to have one or two players who can play in many positions" said Low.

"Westermann can play at left or right full-back as well as in the middle."

Löw will reveal his final 23 in May before the ‘Nationalelf’ face two further friendlies with Belarus and Serbia.

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