Goalkeepers
Andy Koepke (Marseille, France) Has more than 50 caps. Though not spectacular, he's generally flawless. Very good penalty-kick stopper. Oliver Kahn (Bayern Munich) Known for amazing saves and fiery personality, he's now the Bundesliga's best but remains second fiddle for Vogts. Jens Lehmann (Schalke 04) Hero of Schalke's 1997 UEFA Cup title win. Bound for AC Milan.
Defenders
Juergen Kohler (Borussia Dortmund) Italia '90 winner remains a Vogts favorite at marking back despite lack of speed and age (32). Lothar Matthaeus (Bayern Munich) Workhorse defensive midfielder at Mexico '86, playmaker on Italia '90 team, and now sweeper. Has won league titles in Germany and Italy. Most capped player in German history. Has had a slew of off-field clashes with teammates and coaches, but his on-field professionalism has remained beyond reproach. Christian Woerns (Bayer Leverkusen) Debuted for Germany at age 19 in 1992, but only recently made strong claim for starting job at marking back. Thomas Helmer (Bayern Munich) Known as team's intellectual, and team leader. Can handle most defensive positions. His endorsement may have prompted Vogts' recall of Bayern mate Matthaeus. Markus Babbel (Bayern Munich) Dependable marking back for Germany since 1995 who may squeeze Kohler out of spot, especially if Vogts wants a Bayern axis. Stefan Reuter (Borussia Dortmund) Main asset is speed down flanks, and ability to mark wingers. Olaf Thon (Schalke 04) A youth star who didn't fulfill expectations in 1980s. Regained respect when converted from attacking midfielder to sweeper.
Midfielders
Thomas Haessler (Karlsruhe) Club teammate of U.S. defender David Regis has been key creative midfielder for Germany for a decade. Dieter Hamann (Bayern Munich) Defensive midfielder is a new Vogts favorite – a recent addition to team of old-timers. Joerg Heinrich (Borussia Dortmund) Can handle either flank and gained international attention with Dortmund's 1997 European Cup win. Michael Tarnat (Bayern Munich) Left-sided flank player has edge on Ziege for starting spot. Andy Moeller (Borussia Dortmund) Member of '96 Euro title-winning team and has won league titles and European Cup with Dortmund, and UEFA Cup with Juventus. Disappointed in last two World Cups. Steffen Freund (Borussia Dortmund) Defensive midfielder's main task is to mark opponents' playmaker. Jens Jeremies (Munich 1860) The 24-year-old has outside shot at spot on flank. Christian Ziege (AC Milan, Italy) Another victim of AC Milan's miserable season – his stock has plummeted.
Strikers
Oliver Bierhoff (Udinese, Italy) Climbed to stardom in Italy after discarded by German clubs. Hero of Euro '96 is off to AC Milan on $15 million transfer. Ulf Kirsten (Bayer Leverkusen) Scored a hat trick against U.S. in 1990 while with East Germany. Juergen Klinsmann (Tottenham, England) The star is fading at 34, but is still team leader and seems to have Vogts' faith. Good header and opportunistic around goal. Olaf Marschall (Kaiserslautern) His 21 goals helped Kaiserslautern to surprise 1998 title and forced Vogts' invitation.
Coach
Berti Vogts Known as the ''Terrier'' while a tenacious defender, Vogts helped West Germany win the 1974 World Cup by hounding Johan Cruyff out of the final. He became a German federation coach upon retirement. His playing career spanned 15 years at one club – Borussia Moenchengladbach. Such loyalty is admired even by detractors. Euro '96 title win subdued relentless press criticism that dogged him upon succeeding Beckenbauer after Germany's Italia '90 win. The German federation has committed to Vogts through the year 2000. ''But if we lose 5-0 to the USA and 4-0 to Iran, I'll know I have to go.''