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Everton's Ross Barkley targets World Cup place

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley sets his sights on playing for England at next summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has set his sights on playing in next summer's World Cup.

The 19-year-old made his England debut off the bench earlier this month as the Three Lions beat Moldova 4-0 at Wembley.

"I have set my sights on the World Cup," Barkley told The Mirror. "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."

Prior to making his senior international debut, Barkley represented his country at Under-16, Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 levels.

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