Klose assured future in young German team

The 32-year-old struck in the third and 88th minute of Germany's 4-0 win which put them eight points clear in Euro 2012 qualifying Group A with a maximum 15 points.

Klose took his goal tally to 61 from 107 internationals, seven behind Muller, underlining his importance to the national team. "As long as he keeps scoring, he will be playing for us," Germany coach Joachim Low said.

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