Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is eager to prove himself a first-choice for Joachim Low's Germany.
Sane is looking ahead to his first World Cup experience later this year.
He told BILD: "I want to get start playing, of course from the beginning. That's my target.
"I think I have quite a good chance because of my season so far."
Sane continued: "We are defending champions, and we can beat any team. With us the mix of experienced players and young talents is just right. Our goal is to become world champion."