Germany striker, Miroslav Klose believes the new generation of creative players is just what they need to avenge their loss to Spain in the 2008 European Championship final when the sides meet in the World Cup semifinals on Thursday.

The veteran forward was in an experienced German side that lost a one sided Euro final 1 0 in Vienna.

Klose said that the World Cup rematch in Durban will feature ''different players, different squads''   and to Germany's advantage.

Klose revealed that he set himself a personal target of five goals at this World Cup, and he has two games left to meet that target.

One more goal would bring him level with leader Ronaldo of Brazil on the all time World Cup list with 15.

Two of Ronaldo's career tally came in the 2002 World Cup final as Brazil beat Klose's Germany 2 0.

Also today, Brazil coach Dunga has been dismissed following the country's quarter final 2-1 loss to Netherlands.

In the semifinal, Netherlands will take on Uruguay at 6.30am on Wednesday while Germany will play Spain at 6.30am on Thursday.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi