Goals in either half from Alexander Frei and Tranquillo Barnetta lifted Kuhn's youngsters to the top of the table on goal difference and ended Togo's slim hopes of pursuing their turbulent World Cup adventure beyond the first round.

Togo bow out of their first World Cup against 1998 champions France, the third team still in the chase for a last 16 berth from Group G, on Friday.

Kuhn, who was sent home by Switzerland from the 1966 World Cup after breaking a curfew, summed up his class of 2006's performance as doing well -- but will do a lot better.

"For a long time we made far too many mistakes but we are also here to learn and we can keep on improving."

Despite only needing a point from Friday's fixture in Hannover he insisted: "We want to beat South Korea."

Kuhn showed remarkable agility for a sexagenarian, jumping for delight when Frei opened the scoring in the 16th minute.

Kuhn said his side had been far from perfect.

"We made far too many mistakes, and we should have built a lot more on what Togo were offering us in midfield.

"But we're here to learn. I hope we can improve and keep on improving. I know what my team are capable of doing."

Switzerland were supported by a sea of red in the 65,000-seater stadium and Kuhn paid tribute to the supporters.

"There was an extraordinary atmosphere, and in Dortmund of all places, but this team have triggered this enthusiasm not because it always plays so well but even when performances are not so good it has a lot of temperament.

"The fans want to see players give everything for their country."