World Cup

Fraser Forster "convinced" of spot in England's World Cup squad

By Subhankar Mondal, Reporter | 16 February 2014

Fraser Forster believes that if he continues to play well for Celtic this season, then he will be part of England's squad for the 2014 World Cup finals.

Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster has said that he is confident that he will be part of the England squad for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

The 25-year-old has been in impressive form for the Glasgow giants in the Scottish Premiership this season and has been tipped by many to be the Three Lions' number one ahead of Manchester City custodian Joe Hart.

"I've obviously read Peter Shilton's comments (that Forster would have to leave Celtic for the sake of his England career) but, in my eyes, I got the opportunity to get into the England squad through being at Celtic and my first England cap while playing for Celtic," the Daily Mail quotes him as saying.

"So I don't see it being a problem playing in Scotland. International football is obviously a step up in level, but that is the case whatever league you're playing in.

"I'm convinced that I can make it to the World Cup. You've got to be. I would love to be on that plane. It's an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of a World Cup finals in Brazil."

However, Forster insists that he knows that he has to keep up his form for the remainder of the season to be in England coach Roy Hodgson's plans for the summer tournament.

"It would be something special and a fantastic way to finish the season," he said. "But you can only do what you can do, play as well as I can for Celtic and hope that is enough in the end.

"I have to continue to put the performances in here and hope everything else takes care of itself.

"If you're playing as well as you can for your club, then that will be watched and noted."

Forster joined Celtic from Newcastle United on a permanent contract in the summer of 2012.