GERD YOUR LOINS, ROBERT

Germans think it’s an unbreakable record.. England’s 1970 World Cup nemesis Muller scored 40 in one season but Bayern hit-man Lewandowski says he can outgun ’Der Bomber’ and make his own history

IT IS a record most thought would never be broken, set by a man England fans remember with a shudder – ‘Der Bomber’, Gerd Muller.

Muller was the scourge of England on the international stage, and a striker who caused sleepless nights for defenders across the world.

But Bayern Munich’s free-scoring Robert Lewandowski has been backed to break Muller’s incredible record of 40 league goals in one Bundesliga season, 1971-72.

The magnificent Pole (left) scored again as the Bundesliga returned to action last weekend, converting a penalty in the 2-0 win at Union Berlin.

And that strike took his tally to 26 in 24 league games this season.

Bayern have eight matches left, starting at home against Eintracht Frankfurt tonight, and though it remains a tall order few would bet against Lewandowski finally cracking that 48-year-old record.

Bayern manager Hansi Flick has no doubts. “Lewy is in top form,” he said. “It won’t be easy but he has the quality. If someone can do it, it’s him. He is the best striker in the world. It’s crazy how he performs.”

Lewandowski, 31, insists that the enforced coronavirus break has done him some good.

The Poland skipper, who had talked about retirement next year, warned: “I am better than ever. I was able to work on my fitness more specifically.

“But comparisons with players from 20 or 30 years ago are difficult. I’m glad when I hear I’m on a par with Muller or other great Bayern strikers, but I write my own history. “I want to show something new and do something that others have