Aston Villa fullback Matty Cash is thrilled to be preparing for his World Cup debut.

The 25-year-old who granted Polish citizenship last year through his mother and grandfather, and will be looking to prove himself on the big stage with Poland.

"Everybody dreams of playing at a major tournament and it has come now [at the World Cup], which is really exciting," Cash said.

"I really like pressure and think playing in the Premier League is pressure in itself. I want to prove myself on the biggest stage and this is the time to do it."

Poland will play their opening game on Tuesday (November 22) against Mexico. "Mexico are good but we have to believe we are better," the Villa full-back added. "In our camp, we have to focus on ourselves and get ourselves right."