Loew calls up Adler, Neustaedter for Netherlands friendly

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Hamburg's goalkeeper Rene Adler returns to the " Nationalmannschaft" after two years of absence meanwhile Schalke's Roman Neustaedter received his debut² call-up.

Joachim Loew rewarded Rene Adler's performances at Hamburg to nominate him after two years of absence owing to injuries and surgeries.

"Rene staged great performances in the last six month. We are pleased that he lived up to his earlier strengths after such a long-term injury. It's a decision in favor of Rene but not against Ron-Robert Zieler and Marc-Andre ter Stegen," Loew said.

Rene Adler made his last international cap in November 2010 hereafter he was sidelined with injuries.

Schalke midfielder Roman Neustdter called attention of Germany coach Loew to join the national squad for the first time.

"Roman staged powerful performances at Schalke. With his performances in Europe and his skills he deserved the debut call- up," said Loew.

Germany defeated the Dutch twice, first 3-0 in a friendly in Hamburg then 2-1 in the group stage at the Euro 2012.

"Matches against the Netherlands are always special even if it' s just a friendly. A lot of prestige is at stake," said.

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