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Marc-Andre ter Stegen Admits 'Disappointment' at Missing Out on German Number One Spot for World Cup

Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has admitted his disappointment over Joachim Low's decision to name Manuel Neuer as Germany's number one keeper for the World Cup in Russia.

It looked set, for a certain time at least, that Ter Stegen would be heading to the World Cup as Germany's main goalkeeper because of an injury to the Bayern Munich star. However, Low announced on Monday that not only will Neuer be first choice between the sticks, but he will be leading the team out as captain for his national side in Russia.

Neuer has not played since last September after surgery on his foot and has only just recovered in time to make the squad.