Overview

• Niclas Füllkrug is back in the German squad following a nine-month absence caused by injuries
• The 32-year-old managed three goals in 20 West Ham appearances last season and has promised improved playing time and scoring output in his second campaign
• Füllkrug insists he does not view last season as lost and expects his performance trajectory to climb steeply after full recovery
• The attacker remains committed to West Ham United and says he has no plans to seek a transfer despite earlier struggles
• He believes coach Julian Nagelsmann will call on his qualities as a potential impact substitute at key moments for the national side