Lehmann has overtaken Oliver Kahn as Germany's first-choice keeper

The 36-year-old is entering his first tournament as Germany's number one keeper having claimed the starting berth from Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn.

Asked whether the national team remained in his plans after the World Cup, he said: "Yes. I love football.

"It makes for a lot of fun. I am fit, like a 26-year-old. And I am much fitter than when I was 30 years old."

Lehmann also highlighted the similarities between Gunners manager Arsene Wenger and Germany boss Jurgen Klinsmann.

"Both have the same philosophy: a quick, direct, attacking style," said Lehmann.

"Klinsmann holds a similar view, he has acted very cleverly and added the right people, for example to take care of our fitness. The training at Arsenal is very similar to the national team practice."

Lehmann also revealed he is not pondering a return to the Bundesliga at this stage.

When asked when he would return to his homeland, he said: "Not next season.

"We (Arsenal) have a new stadium and we will have a very good team."