The 33-year-old has struggled to make an impact during spells with West Ham United and AC Milan, but his return to Bremen has brought an immediate revival. Füllkrug has scored four goals in his first five Bundesliga appearances, finding the net in four consecutive matches.
His latest strike proved particularly valuable, with the striker heading home in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw against former club Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
Füllkrug was overlooked by Germany manager Jürgen Klopp for the most recent international break, but his performances have reopened the discussion about a possible recall. The forward has scored 14 goals in 24 appearances for his country and remains confident that he would answer the call if required.
“If my country needs me, then I'm there for my country, always. Even if I'm 43 and they need someone to stand in the box. I'll come, but I'm not going to beg for it or demand anything. That won't happen,” he said after the Dortmund match.
Völler subsequently made clear that Füllkrug's current form would not go unnoticed, although he also highlighted the striker's age as a consideration ahead of the European Championship in 2028.
“He can head the ball, that's a fact. If he scores goals like that, then yes, why not?” Völler told Sport1. He added that Klopp would be watching the striker's performances over the coming matches.
However, the Germany sporting director cautioned that the next major tournament remained some distance away, by which time Füllkrug would be 35.
“We're talking about the European Championship in two years, when he'll be even older,” Völler said.
Nevertheless, he insisted that performance would remain the decisive factor in selection, pointing to the striker's proven ability to make an impact when introduced from the bench.
“But if he carries on like this, he has already proved that you can always throw him in,” Völler added. “Good performances in the Bundesliga always help.”
Völler also suggested that Füllkrug's return to Bremen had given him the stability he lacked during his time in England. He believes the striker's standing at his former club means he is more likely to remain on the pitch long enough to deliver decisive moments, as demonstrated by his late equaliser against Dortmund.
For Füllkrug, the immediate priority is to maintain his scoring run. If he continues to produce goals consistently, Germany's coaching staff will have an increasingly strong case to consider bringing the experienced forward back into the international fold.