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Chelsea midfielder Ramires determined to be Brazil first-choice

Chelsea midfielder Ramires is determined to establish himself in Brazil's midfield.

Ramires is back in the squad for next week's friendly against Russia.

He told chelseafc.com: "It is my aim, my goal, to be involved in a World Cup at home in Brazil. Not just to take part, but to win it. It is a great responsibility to be playing at home.

"Brazil is a huge country with a great squad, and if we win this World Cup at home we will be heroes forever. But if we lose, I don't even know what will happen. It's a great responsibility. There is always pressure and expectation, but hopefully we will do well and I will take part.

"I think the pressure of playing for Brazil is the same as it is for Chelsea. In both situations there are lots of expectations on you. You are expected to do well and win games. Maybe for Brazil it is greater because there is a whole country behind you, wanting you to do well. That's the way it is."

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