One of a new breed of players brought into the national team squad by Jurgan Klinsmann, Jansen will be competing with Philipp Lahm for a starting spot on the left side of defence. A regular for Borussia Monchengladbach, Jansen only made his international bow in September last year against Slovakia, but has quickly become a favourite for Klinsmann. Won the nod ahead of Mainz centre-back Manuel Friedrich, who had been tipped to make the cut after an impressive season for his club.