The striker retired in February last year .
The striker 's record of 15 goals in World Cups could stand for some time if Germany 's 34 - year - old Miroslav Klose ( 14 ) does n't make it to the 2014 World Cup .
The striker , whose record of 15 goals in World Cups could stand for some time if Germany 's 34 - year - old Miroslav Klose ( 14 ) does n't make it to the 2014 World Cup , retired in February last year .