02 August,2011 09:30 AM IST | | AFP
Former German international Jurgen Klinsmann made his first public appearance as coach of the United States football team yesterday, saying he is already looking forward to the 2014 World Cup qualifying.
Klinsmann, who won the 1990 World Cup and 1996 European Championship with Germany, said at a news conference that he was excited for the chance to advance the Americans globally.
"This is a big moment for me personally and I'm really proud that I get the opportunity to be a part of the future," Klinsmann said. "It's about the bigger picture. It's about moving the US team forward and it's an exciting moment."
Klinsmann was named to the post on Friday, one day after the firing of Bob Bradley. The switch was made after evaluating USA's loss to Mexico in June's Gold Cup final.
