In his second game, on 18 June against Tunisia in the group stage of the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, he came on for Lukas Podolski in the 87th minute. One minute later, he scored his only international goal, the last one in a 3–0 victory.
On June 18 during the group stage of the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup against Tunisia, he entered the game for Lukas Podolski in the 87th minute. One minute after his substitution, he scored his only international goal, helping to secure a 3–0 victory.