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Ross Barkley: 'I have set my sights on the World Cup'

21 September 2013 - 13:19

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has set his sights on playing for the England national side in next summer's World Cup to be held in Brazil. 

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The 19-year-old earned his first cap for the Three Lions from the bench during the national side's 4-0 win over Moldova at the Wembley.<br />

Barkley told The Mirror : <em>"I have set my sights on the World Cup. It's a goal for me. It will be hard, but through hard work hopefully I can get on the flight there.</em><br />

<em> "[England manager Roy Hodgson] told me to keep working hard and keep doing what I have been doing since the start of the season and if there comes a time that, because I am young, I'm on the bench, don't let your head go down.</em><br />

<em> "He believes in me. He has high hopes for me. He sees me being able to go to Brazil if I keep progressing as I have done since the start of the season."</em> 

Written by Sri Aswin