Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann believes his side are starting to persuade the home fans that they can go on and seal World Cup glory on home soil.

Lehmann was part of the team that convincingly saw off Sweden 2-0 to clinch a quarter-final spot, with the Arsenal custodian upbeat about his country's chances against Argentina in the last eight.

He told BBC Sport: "We could have scored a few more against Sweden.

"We're a stronger team and every result without conceding gives us confidence.

"Our fans are enthusiastic. There's been some criticism, but we've convinced them that we are quite enthusiastic on the pitch.

"When you are playing you always know if you drop off a little bit you have to go with the consequences.

"We let Sweden come back a bit and fortunately it didn't work out for them."