Herrlich handed Germany role

Former BV Borussia Dortmund striker Heiko Herrlich will lead Germany at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Korea Republic after being named as Paul Schomann's successor.

Long-term planning
German Football Association sporting director Matthias Sammer made the decision to appoint the 35-year-old Herrlich from 1 July, after Schomann led his side to a fifth-placed finish at the UEFA European Under-17 Championships in Belgium to earn a World Cup place. "The change is normal," insisted Sammer. "Because of our long-term work and future planning with this team I decided that Herrlich should be Schomann's successor."

Schomann move
Schomann will now take charge of the Under-15 side, saying: "I am disappointed about this decision because I would have loved to be in charge during the World Cup. It would have been the highlight and conclusion of my three years of work with this team but I have to accept the sporting director's decision." The finals of the U17 World Cup take place between 18 August and 9 September.