Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has thrown down a challenge to Germany teammate Michael Ballack.
Khedira says it's time the former Chelsea midfielder, now of Bayer Leverkusen, stepped aside.
"In his career, Michael Ballack has done much for German football and has produced several excellent performances at major tournaments," said Khedira.
"But with all due respect to him, that may no longer matter.
"I know that I do not have to hide, and can bring to the national team my own style and, hopefully, success."
