Klose (right) has sprung to prominence

By Jason Hughes, PA International, Yokohama

When bookmakers were taking bets for the Golden Shoe winner prior to the World Cup, the name of Miroslav Klose would not have caused them too much consternation.

But they will certainly know his name now, and there will be some nervously checking to see if anyone took advantage of a rather generous 125-1.

After a hat-trick in the opening demolition of Saudi Arabia and solitary goals against the Republic of Ireland and Cameroon, his odds were slashed to 11/4.

The bookies though will only have themselves to blame if they are caught out, as Klose was probably the most prolific of the strikers coming into the tournament.

A hat-trick against Austria in their final warm-up game, adding to the one against Israel earlier in the year.

The Polish-born 24-year-old has scored an incredible 13 goals in just 18 games for Germany.

He has already earned comparisons with coach Rudi Voller, who scored in three successive World Cups in collecting 47 international goals.

"Rudi was a great player, but Miroslav is very similar in style," said team-mate Oliver Bierhoff.

Klose's performances are likely to attract the attention of bigger European clubs than Kaiserslautern.

Although he has pledged to stay with Andreas Brehme's side, it is likely that both parties could be tempted by a big-money move.