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Ruiz says Arsenal's Campbell ready to rattle England

Fulham midfielder Bryan Ruiz says Costa Rica teammate Joel Campbell is ready to heap more misery on World Cup opponents England.

Campbell is tied to Arsenal, though is yet to play for the Gunners.

Ruiz said: "Joel's a big weapon for us. We have known that for a while.

"He has shown what a great option he can be for us up front or out on the left or right. We just need him to keep to that level against England. He has shown what he can do with that win over Uruguay.

"Now, playing against England in the last game of the group will be special for me, too, after my time at Fulham.

"England will think it will not be easy to play against us. We have showed we can play with great character.

"They will know it will not be easy to beat us.

"It means so much for me to make it to the World Cup and now for Costa Rica to get into round two is a dream, too.

"England are under pressure. We accept they have more experience and a better league in England. But we know what we can do."

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