MUNICH: Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Michael Rensing (pic) admits he will be glad to finally step out of Oliver Kahn's shadow after five years on the sidelines as he targets a place in the Germany team.

The 24-year-old joined Bayern's senior squad in 2003, but has only made 23 Bundesliga appearances in the last five seasons with former Germany captain Kahn dominating Bayern's No 1 shirt.

But after Kahn retired in May, Rensing is ready to take his place in goal and with ex-Arsenal shot-stopper Jens Lehmann, 38, approaching the end of his career in the Mannschaft, Rensing wants a place in Joachim Loew's Germany team.

"If you perform well as Bayern goalkeeper, you're bound to be in the frame for the national team," said Rensing.

"But first of all, my focus is on Bayern, although obviously my dream is to play for Germany at some point."
And having so often sat on Bayern's bench, Rensing is relishing the chance to take his place in the first-team.

And Rensing is hoping he can keep his unbeaten run for as long as possible -- in all of his 23 Bundesliga appearances he has yet to be on the losing side. -- AFP