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

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. 

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.


Barkley told The Mirror : "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.


"[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.


"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."