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Klopp the only candidate to succeed Low as Germany boss, claims Matthaus

Jurgen Klopp is the only candidate to succeed Joachim Low as Germany boss, claims Lothar Matthaus.

Low has enjoyed a hugely successful 14-year stint in charge of the Germany national team, with his place in the country's hall of fame cemented following a World Cup triumph in Brazil back in 2014.

The 60-year-old has overseen a staggering 187 matches as Germany head coach to date, and will be back on the touchline for a crunch Nations League clash against Spain on Tuesday night.

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However, Germany are no longer considered to be the formidable force they once were, with a group-stage exit at the last World Cup in Russia leading to many calling for a change to be made in the dugout.