Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar sees their Champions League clash at Chelsea as an audition for Brazil's World Cup team.

The 30 year-old played 90 minutes for the Selecao last night as Dunga's side beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 at the Emirates stadium.

"I must make sure that I find myself ready for the World Cup and for this I will work very hard," Cesar explained. "The job for us footballers is that of always maintaining a certain balance.

"Soon I will play against Chelsea. It will be a very important match, one of those games that will determine who will go to the World Cup.

"As always, I will give everything of myself."