Klose has netted five goals already in the Far East

By David Anderson, PA Sport, Seogwipo

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Germany coach Rudi Voller claims striker Miroslav Klose will not become another World Cup one-hit wonder like Italy's Toto Schillaci.

Klose has been the star of the tournament so far and he became the leading scorer when he netted his fifth goal against Cameroon.

Like Schillaci, who was top scorer at Italia '90 with six goals, Klose was relatively unheard of before the World Cup.

Unlike Schillaci, though, Voller is confident people will still be hearing about Klose long after the tournament finishes.

"I don't think the comparison with Schillaci works," said Voller. "Klose is still very young and he has a great future ahead of him.

"Schillaci was something of a one-hit wonder, but that won't happen with Klose I'm sure.

"Assuming he stays healthy and free of injuries, he should have a brilliant career ahead of him."

Klose, who was born in Poland of German parents, had shown glimpses of his potential before the World Cup.

He came off the bench to score on his debut against Albania 15 months ago and prior to coming to Japan and South Korea, he had scored eight times in his first 12 internationals.

Oliver Bierhoff, who has lost his place to Klose, knows a thing or two about strikers and he feels the 24-year-old Kaiserslautern forward has great ability.

"Prior to this World Cup, I knew he was a big talent," he said.

"He is a great forward, he's very good in the air, very agile and a most dangerous player in the penalty box.

"I think scoring that hat-trick in the first match has given him great confidence to do well in the World Cup.

"He has scored in every game and that will have given him great mental strength. And if he doesn't score, he's usually good for an assist or two.

"It will be crucial for Germany that he can continue in the same vein of form for many more matches."

Klose was due to lead Germany's attack in their second-round match against Paraguay in the Jeju World Cup stadium tomorrow.

But no matter how Klose fares in the rest of the tournament, Voller claims he has already done enough to earn stardom.

"No matter how far Germany go in this tournament, his life will have changed," he said.

"Many eyes will be on him now and the media interest in him will rocket.

"We will try and protect him and we will all try and offer what help we can."

Bierhoff, who was similarly catapulted into the limelight during Euro '96, had some words of advice on how to cope with this added pressure.

"He must keep his feet on the ground and not let success spoil him," he said.

"He has a very good personal adviser, which is good, and I know he's a family man who likes peace and quiet.

"But sooner or later he will maybe have to change clubs, perhaps after one more season with Kaiserslautern."

Bierhoff has announced he is retiring after this World Cup - and it seems in Klose, Germany already have his successor in place.