Arsenal hero Campbell maintaining World Cup dream

Arsenal veteran Sol Campbell remains hopeful of making England's World Cup squad.

The 35-year-old won the last of his 73 caps more than two years ago and has never been selected by Fabio Capello - but he is ready to answer the call of the England boss if there is a shortage of available centre-backs.

After playing in League Two with Notts County at the start of the campaign, Campbell is relishing his return to Arsenal and has played five times since his arrival as the club look to maintain their domestic and European challenge.

Campbell, when asked about a possible England recall, said: "You never know. I might get a sniff here or there if I keep on playing. Why not?"

Campbell started in the 5-0 win over Porto on Tuesday evening to reach the last eight of the Champions League, the first time he has played at the Emirates Stadium as an Arsenal player.

"It was my first game at the Emirates (since returning)," he said. "It was great. It's a fantastic stadium and it was great to be out there with the lads.

"It's fantastic for Arsenal to be in the quarter-finals. It was a great performance against Porto after going 2-1 down over there, it was a great response and a great result.

"It's great to be in the mix of it because that's what it's all about, you play football for those moments. The job isn't done, we have to make sure we keep on going but we'll enjoy the Porto win."