He used to be the German national team's starting goalkeeper. Before there was Manuel Neuer, Rene Adler wore the number 1 for the Nationalelf.
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But then he got injured, and Neuer played himself into a permanent role between the posts. Now Adler has fought his way back to prominence in the Bundesliga and the national team. He tells us about his long, hard road back.