For a large period of last weekend's game against Borussia Dortmund, Miroslav Klose looked unlikely to add to his team-leading tally, but it was precisely his fearless perseverance that enabled him to go from chump to champ with two late goals.

I tried to forget all the missed chances as quickly as possible. One of my attributes is that I never stop believing in myself. At some point, you earn your reward, Klose explained on the club's official website.

There are games, days, weeks, seasons even, where the ball just wont go in. Thankfully, thats not happening to me, he added, before admitting that he was worried about being substituted due to  

According to fcbayern.de, Klose confessed to looking across to the substitution board, and fortunately it wasnt the number 18. I have to thank the coach for that. It was important to complete the 90 minutes, to fight my way into the match. I was certain Id get my reward.