Muller, who has scored 44 goals from 121 caps but who missed internationals in March and June, could be deployed by coach Hansi Flick in place of injured Niclas Fullkrug for the games against Japan on Saturday and France three days later.

“Hansi Flick and myself get on very well, both in sporting and personal terms,” Muller said last weekend, declaring himself “ready” to help his country yet again nine months before Germany hosts the European Championship.