Emi Buendia is adamant Aston Villa can help him break back into the Argentina squad.

Buendia, Villa's £38million record signing, made his own Argentina debut in February this year and admits forcing his way back into the squad is a primary aim over the coming months at Villa.

He said: “I tried to work hard to be a part of this World Cup but it wasn't possible, but I will keep going and working for the next tournament and try to be there."

He added: “Sunday is going to be an amazing and important game for the country. They are going to make every Argentinian in the world proud.

“To reach another final is so difficult, so hopefully on Sunday they can win and bring the trophy to Argentina."