Jurgen Klinsmann has defended his work as South Korea coach.

The former Tottenham and Bayern Munich striker was sacked last week after South Korea fell at the Asian Cup semifinals. Klinsmann was axed with KFA officials slamming the German great.

In response, Klinsmann told Der Spiegel: "From a sporting perspective, it was a successful result.

"It was great.

“We brought a never-give-up mentality into the group."