Low: Klose still key for Germany

Speaking ahead of Wednesday's friendly match against Italy in Dortmund, Low said the 32-year-old forward was in outstanding form and would play from the start.

Klose, who has scored 58 goals in 105 international appearances, has netted only one league goal in nine games this season, falling down Bayern coach Louis van Gaal's pecking order.

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